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BREAKING NEWS
As officers worked to secure the area, suspects threw cones, poles and other objects at them; some jumped on the cruiser hoods and hit them with fireworks, causing them to catch fire
Commissioner Darious Morris has also faced criticism over alleged social media posts identifying police officers
Sheriff Keith Swank opposed legislation that would impose stricter eligibility standards and remove elected sheriffs from office if their law enforcement certification is revoked
With more than 5,000 complaints in 2025, Chicago PD plans to add 25 civilian staff by 2026 to speed up internal reviews
Hunter Nadeau is accused of opening fire in a New Hampshire country club, killing one patron before a bystander struck him with a stool to help subdue him
The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office recently renovated space for partner agencies but lacks equipment, such as tables and chairs; grant funding could ease the cost burden for taxpayers
Master Police Officer Don Gotthardt had served the Fairfax County Police Department for 25 years and had served in law enforcement for 34
The suspect is believed to have entered a lumber store and fatally shot a man; when two Gainesville PD officers responded to the scene, the suspect shot both of them before being fatally wounded
Mentions of “officer” in resumes led the AI to misclassify applicants as having prior law enforcement experience, routing some into shortened training, sources said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Jim and Doug each offer thoughts on what they would add as a seventh pillar to Obama’s “Six Pillars of 21st Century Policing”
A recidivist gang member whose record includes a 2010 robbery conviction and a 2014 GTA conviction murdered Officer Keith Boyer ten days after release from prison
While not much is finalized at this point, many important issues that will impact law enforcement funding need to be looked at
Jim and Doug discuss the sixth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
Jim and Doug discuss the fifth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
Failure to effectively communicate during multidisciplinary response may result in serious repercussions
PRODUCT NEWS
Representing three years of intensive research and development, the P7K9 Vest provides unmatched coverage, mobility, and protection for K9 units
The new C-40X-2 Mobile Command Vehicle enhances law enforcement capabilities with cutting-edge features and technology
FaSTR DNA v1.2 features review module, ScanPoint view mode
“Without the SIRAS, we would have had to wait for the SWAT team to set a perimeter. Then we would have had to wait for the sun to come up, which would have been several hours afterwards,” explained Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Sgt. Bliss. “The deputies would have then walked the field, placing themselves in harm’s way.”
The Inc. 5000 list highlights the most innovative and dynamic companies driving the American economy
The RTCC is designed to provide a comprehensive view of citywide activities
Officers engaged in a diverse range of courses to enhance real-world tactical skills
LASD and LAPD will use real time crime centers to give officers instant access to information, helping them stop crimes in progress and enhance public safety
Dedrone’s smart airspace security technology integrates with Axon’s public safety platform
“With so many important and unique features, it’s important to mention the remarkable resilience i-PRO and Arbitrator products have demonstrated in the field,” said David O’Connor, Director, i-PRO Public Safety Product Management