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BREAKING NEWS
While driving to work, the Milwaukee officer’s vehicle collided with another car, and the other driver struck the officer in the face with a gun
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is among the federal agents leaving Minneapolis; border czar Tom Homan will take charge of Operation Metro Surge
“Members of the public have been following, yelling at, demanding identification and engaging with [SWAT and Crime Reduction Unit] officers,” Vancouver PD Chief Troy Price said
President Trump calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to end sanctuary policies and judges hear arguments about pausing Operation Metro Surge following Alex Pretti’s death
Video shows the woman ignoring Buffalo Police officers’ commands to drop the knife and advancing toward a group of people she knew before stabbing a man in the head
The Mount Pleasant Police Department launched an investigation after receiving a tip and initially fired two officers; another investigation led to the separation of eight more
“She got out and got between the suspect’s and the officer’s vehicle, screaming at them to let him go,” Leeds PD Chief Paul Irwin said. “You might can do that somewhere else, but not here in Alabama.”
How crowd dynamics, officer training and real-time decisions shaped the narrative before the investigation began
Twice in 2025, the council denied Mayor Karen Bass’s proposal to allow the LAPD to hire 410 more officers during the fiscal year; the council approved the about $2.6 million hiring budget on Jan. 21
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Jim and Doug discuss the fourth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
There is nothing in the tea leaves to suggest Gorsuch will be antagonistic toward our nation’s law enforcement, in fact the opposite appears to be in evidence
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