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BREAKING NEWS
During the annual vigil, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the lasting impact of supporting families as 363 fallen officers were honored, including 109 killed in 2025
“Restricting [Aurora Police] communication risks creating confusion, speculation, and managed narratives” Chief Todd Chamberlain stated in response to the resolution
More than 300 students left campus in support of the school’s current officer, Garrett Ware, who has been stationed at Bothell High since 2017
Lynn Acebedo, the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County, Idaho, said that Mark Fuhrman died on May 12
“I’m not afraid of you, pig!” the suspect can be heard saying as he turned to hit a Portland Police officer in a head with a rock
The suspects, ages 17 and 18, were found dead after opening fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where a security guard was credited with preventing more deaths
The officer is accused of shooting a man after a pursuing another man to a shared residence; ICE has since investigated whether the officers at the scene lied about being attacked with shovels
The warrant states that Joseph Magnano should be charged becase he recklessly engaged in conduct that created a grave risk of death to Steven Jones, as well as because the shooting was not legally justified
A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego “played a pivotal role” in limiting casualties after two teenage gunmen opened fire, Police Chief Scott Wahl said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
PRODUCT NEWS
Sarah Ortbal’s work addresses PFAS at multiple critical points — wastewater treatment, surface waters, and targeted remediation — using both targeted PFAS methods and adsorbable organic fluorine (AOF) to reveal the broader fluorinated organic load that traditional methods can miss
BRINC and the National League of Cities partner to help cities nationwide deploy drones to 911 calls
This next-generation drone initiative aims to modernize emergency response and keep American communities and those who protect them safe
“The Pink Badge program has become a meaningful way for public safety professionals to support a cause that affects so many families,” said Lee Galperin, President of Smith & Warren.
Members of the 144th Marketing Group LLC receive the Streamlight 2025 Sales Rep Agency of the Year Award for the Law Enforcement market at SHOT Show
Next generation capabilities to accelerate decision-making workflows
The partnership will allow analysts to quickly transform vast volumes of multilingual open-source data into structured intelligence work products
With 25 years in automotive technology and expertise in towing, recovery, high-growth sales, and enterprise markets, Nieto will lead Autura’s continued growth
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
“Agencies like Independence County are making smart, long-term investments in their patrol infrastructure,” said Kyle Ragsdale, CSO of 10-8 Video
Traka Touch Core is a compact electronic key cabinet designed to deliver professional-grade key control for small and mid-sized organisations and multi-site operations