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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
The officer and her husband, also an officer, were waiting for a train when a man attempted to rob them; the female officer fired her weapon at the man, striking him in the arm
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
A federal judge says the president’s plan to federalize Oregon troops over protests violated the state’s sovereignty and lacked factual justification
After ordering the gunman several times to drop his gun, a Grand Blanc Township officer and a Mich. Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, opened fire on the suspect
The Department of Homeland Security said it would restore the funding to the NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority and other New York state agencies that were cut
“They were shielding the children who were also present within the church, moving them to safety. Just hundreds of people, just practicing their faith,” Chief William Reyne said
The funds, which have been initially approved by state leaders, will cover ICE detention beds, staff bonuses, transportation, overtime pay and equipment costs
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A brutal ambush, a fallen deputy and a judge’s stunning ruling — police demand answers after two alleged cop killers are granted bond
President Trump’s decision to eliminate the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) has reignited debate over police accountability. But data suggests the program may have fallen far short of its goal
After thousands of former police firearms were linked to crimes, the ATF warns law enforcement to reconsider resale policies. Should departments mandate destruction instead?
From combating cross-border crime to safeguarding democratic values, our alliance rises above politics to protect both nations
DeepSeek’s advanced AI is reshaping data analysis, but concerns over security, privacy, and foreign influence should have law enforcement agencies on high alert
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
PRODUCT NEWS
The platform streamlines investigation tasks
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
Traka’s range of intelligent lockers and electronic key cabinets has expanded to include solutions for weapon and evidence storage and public safety fleet vehicles
50 sensors, which operate on Verizon’s 5G network, are distributed across flood-prone areas
Partnership ensures police departments have access to the latest information on available grants and funding opportunities
This is the largest single order to date for Operator XR’s OP-2 system
The facility, funded by a $4.4 million state grant, uses drones, surveillance cameras and advanced communications to provide officers with real-time situational awareness
First Due powers operations for over 3,000 agencies across all local, state/provincial, and federal segments in the United States and Canada
The Pathways to Policing Act would authorize $50M per year for state and local police hiring grants, and another $50M annually for a DOJ-led nationwide recruitment campaign