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BREAKING NEWS
Utah Valley University’s campus police, already a smaller-than-average force, didn’t fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event
“I didn’t want to get caught,” the man can be heard telling the Florida Highway Patrol trooper who arrested him
The man forcibly swung the shovel twice, hitting an Anaheim Police cruiser; when he turned to approach the officer, the officer opened fire
As officers worked to secure the area, suspects threw cones, poles and other objects at them; some jumped on the cruiser hoods and hit them with fireworks, causing them to catch fire
The Chicago Police Department disputed DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s statement, saying that its officers were on the scene
Chowchilla Police Officer Ray Barrantes died after his vehicle collided with the side of a semi-truck; he is remembered as a mentor to younger officers
The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
“Our citation books don’t have a box for ‘robot,’” the San Bruno Police Department stated
Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney said the suspect “may have intentionally crashed into the occupied police squad,” seriously injuring a Madison Police officer
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
From predictive patrols to real-time misconduct alerts, here’s what Executive Order 14179 means for your department
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
From staffing shortages to public trust challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped law enforcement. Are agencies better prepared for the next pandemic?
PRODUCT NEWS
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
A new podcast featuring unfiltered voices from the frontlines of justice
The Dallas Police Department announced the change on social media, sharing photos of its Love Field Airport Unit wearing the newly approved headgear
Convey911 partners with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to streamline emergency communication technology access for public agencies nationwide
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits
Software
Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
Holistic approach helps public safety, justice, and government agencies navigate cybersecurity threats and evolving regulations, standards, and best practices with confidence and clarity
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
Booth PV 717 | August 18–21, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
Clearview AI ranks No. 710 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
This marks Clearview AI’s second appearance on the list, rising sharply from No. 1,820 in 2024 to its current position