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BREAKING NEWS
An initial pursuit of the man by the Fountain Valley PD was called off after the man drove recklessly in poor weather; he was later arrested after crashing during a second pursuit
Travis County District Attorney José Garza said his office is not seeking charges against the officers who fatally shot a gunman during a downtown mass shooting
The state added 68 officers in 2025, but population growth outpaced hiring, further lowering staffing levels, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs data shows
After being shot in the hand, the San Jose sergeant returned fire before a second round struck him in the head
The Volusia County deputy was working with a trainee on his eighth day of patrol when a suspect opened fire; despite being wounded, he broadcast suspect details before being rushed to a trauma center
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons said many requests involved assault, weapons and drug charges
Antioch officials say the department has revised use of force, pursuit and bias-policing policies amid a multiyear federal compliance deal
The Thurston County sergeant used a convincing K-9 whine to persuade a suspect to comply after fleeing on foot
Video shows the suspect aiming twice before firing, with the round passing through the Fresno PD officer’s hair and knocking off his hat
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
If you are working an event where nobody is taking the possibility of violence seriously, don’t let their attitude change your level of awareness and preparation
The complex, carefully coordinated attacks of 9/11 have been replaced with a new kind of violence that is significantly harder to detect
The recent incident involving the unlawful arrest of a Utah nurse underscores the importance of legal updates and in-service training
Viral photos of two cops napping in their cruiser offer reminders of the officer safety issues stemming from the fatal fatigue of shift work
The allegation reminds us that there have been some pretty egregious examples of mistreatment of women in law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
The expansion of NYPD’s Drones as First Responders program will allow drones to be deployed immediately in cases such as foot pursuits in wooded areas
Seamless integration across multiple public safety agencies boosts operational efficiency and enhances community protection
TRULEO offers virtual police officer assistance powered by artificial intelligence
The arrests followed a $267 million funding blitz for state and local law enforcement to tackle organized retail thefts and smash-and-grab thefts
User Summit in Washington, D.C. will bring digital investigation leaders together to discuss industry trends and best practices
The Fairfield County Hazmat Communication Team deployed a mobile command center to provide internet, phone and radio access to local responders and civilians
New VMS features a full matrix all amber LED display
MP100 meets new ASTM F2656-23 standard at M30/P3
Elk Grove officers arrested the man after he was spotted by the drone, first hiding along a freeway offramp, then as he fled again and tried to hide inside an unoccupied car
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders