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BREAKING NEWS
Deputies Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana allege that “The Rip” portrays them in such a way that implies “misconduct, poor judgment, and unethical behavior”
Since the beginning of his tenure, Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison has “doubled down” on scenario-based training and updated the department’s stock of less lethal measures
Now-former mayor Ron Shinnick disbanded the entire Cohutta Police Department on May 6 after officers wrote an open letter regarding his wife, who was the town clerk
Adams Township Police Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi saw the suspect lying on a rooftop as shots rang out and struck him with a rifle shot from 115 yards away
Agencies reported 90,178 assaults in 2025, equating to 13.8 assaults per 100 officers — the highest assault rate recorded in the past 10 years
Fort Smith Police Officer Kyle Newman fired a shot as he fell to the ground after being severely wounded in an attack; other officers responded, prompting a pursuit and a fatal OIS
The student, who was hiding behind a vehicle at night, was participating in the ‘water wars’ or ‘senior assassins’ trend when he doused the Davison Township officer
Police across the country say realistic-looking water guns and surprise ambushes are turning this high school tradition into a public safety concern
Groton Police Officers Bryan Albee and Cristopher Brillon engaged with the man for several minutes, ultimately persuading him to climb down from the barrier
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
PRODUCT NEWS
The new 15,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to keep Metrohm’s specialized technical teams at the center of the industries they serve
Partnership establishes a powerful, cost-efficient alternative to incumbent solutions, combining Veritone’s leading AI capabilities with LeoSight’s data visualization to advance real-time public safety operations
The newest capability adds advanced License Plate Reader analysis to the TRULEO AI agent suite
With SS8’s Discovery, the agency fused these sources into a single analytical view, providing automated filtering, real-time link analysis
The department’s installation includes two-camera ARSENAL configurations designed to capture synchronized front-facing roadway footage and infrared rear-seat transport video
Engineered for mission-ready performance, the new docking stations combine Gamber-Johnson’s trusted durability with a refined, modern design built for demanding environments
The rollout includes eight ARSENAL CORE body-worn camera kits featuring 128GB internal storage, wireless activation readiness, and hot-swappable battery systems to support extended patrol coverage
The annual ILEETA Conference & Expo draws law-enforcement educators, trainers, and decision-makers from across the country to engage in professional development, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge training demonstrations
“In-car recording remains a critical layer of patrol accountability,” said Kyle Ragsdale, CSO of 10-8 Video. “Departments need equipment that integrates cleanly into the vehicle while delivering dependable performance”
he newly installed two-camera ARSENAL systems provide synchronized front and rear recording, capturing both roadway activity and rear-seat transport conditions