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BREAKING NEWS
California averages 2 officers per 1,000 residents — nearly half the national rate, according to the Peace Officers Research Association of California
Commenters joked about fake crimes to get the Burbank Police officer’s attention and claimed to be lost pets in need of rescue
Eight Maryland county sheriff’s offices and the Wicomico County Corrections Center previously participated in 287(g) programs
The Grand Blanc Township board approved a motion to purchase 50 Glock Gen 6 9MM handguns with sights, along with new holsters and other equipment for $48,256.50
Sea Girt Officer Julia Santiago jokingly “arrested” Luke Bryan before wowing the judges and scoring a golden ticket to Hollywood Week
In 2025 incidents, an officer investigating a felony warrant contacted CBP after suspecting the individual was not a U.S. citizen and a sergeant called CBP for translation help
Pawtucket PD Chief Tina Goncalves credited an unnamed spectator who intervened, bringing the attack “to a swift end;" Goncalves also stated the shooter died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound
Video shows the suspect speaking with Bellevue officers before producing a knife and slashing one in the face; when the officer fell, the man tried to stab him in the back
Officer Brian Elliott was responding to a call when he and another officer were shot; Elliott later died from his injuries
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
If the federal government can do one thing, it is to engage researchers to do deep data mining of every thwarted, attempted, interrupted, or successful school attack
Nearly every school attack has been preceded by many warning signs
I have taken the pledge long ago that if I am ever once again in a position to do so I will move to stop the killing immediately
If we want to make a dent in mass shootings like the one in Florida, we need to fix our mental health system
How can police conduct training that is as close to reality as possible, but still safe enough that injuries are minimized?
How can cops prepare for being told, “We don’t serve your kind around here”?
PRODUCT NEWS
The left-hand specific fits are compatible with Glock 17 and Glock 19
CommunityConnect keeps victims informed through text and email updates, providing real-time case progress and court notifications, while gathering feedback through surveys
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Team Rubicon will be featured in the first ‘Oakley In Service’ film, a new storytelling platform for Oakley Standard Issue dedicated to the selfless efforts of the service community, on and off-duty
Solution provides safety and law enforcement personnel access to stealth electric motorcycles, motorcycle charging and off-grid emergency power
Four major enhancements now available to all Siren users and implementers
The device permits simultaneous charging of light and spare battery for long work shifts
After the grappler was deployed, the vehicle crashed into a tree; the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended with the help of a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9
The footwear styles range from new boot styles to everyday sneakers and exercise-specific trainers