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BREAKING NEWS
‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
Larry Bushart spent 37 days in jail before his charges were dropped; Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems cited a meme referencing a school shooting as the reason for the arrest
The man, who was on parole for armed robbery, was on the run after shooting a man who tried to stop him from sexually assaulting a woman when he fired at Pasadena officers
A Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police cruiser flipped and landed on the bridge-tunnel’s guardrail in a single-vehicle wreck
The writings include hateful rhetoric toward Jewish people, Muslims and Islam, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, women and both the political left and right
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
The officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 argue the newly created fund is unauthorized and poses safety risks to law enforcement
Gov. Jared Polis issued clemency for Brandin Kreuzer, who shot former Douglas County Deputy Todd Tucker, citing a sentence that exceeded some murder cases in length
Heidelberg Police Chief Dennis Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Traka Touch Core is a compact electronic key cabinet designed to deliver professional-grade key control for small and mid-sized organisations and multi-site operations
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”