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BREAKING NEWS
“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 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
DHS said the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems is finalizing a plan to spend $115 million on counter-drone tech
The incident unfolded after a Venezuelan national fled from federal officers; when an officer ran after him, the man and two other people attacked him
The ICE Breaker Act of 2026 would bar individuals who joined ICE after Jan. 20, 2025 from serving as officers within any part of the Maryland state government
William D. DeFoor is charged with damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers
Officers entered a home after a woman said she feared her former boyfriend might be attempting to kill himself inside; the Court ruled that their actions were “objectively reasonable”
ICE List’s founder, who does not live in the U.S., said the leak includes 2,000 frontline immigration enforcement officers and about 2,500 employees in support roles
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Jim and Doug discuss the third pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
On Day One of his administration, President Donald Trump made several moves which indicate a White House far different than the past eight years
Jim and Doug discuss the second pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
How will Trump’s promise of unconditional support for law enforcement translate into policy changes?
PRODUCT NEWS
“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
Hero’s Pride unveils Edge: the revolutionary injection molded duty gear holders for modern law enforcement, offering innovative features and designed to streamline duty-belt-to-MOLLE transition for officers and agencies worldwide
Multi-fuel model delivers 1,500 lumens, features front-loading batteries
VCJC is responsible for establishing rules, policies, regulations, and standards for the certification and training of criminal justice personnel in Vermont
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
World’s largest patch manufacturer adds expertise of the leading producer of emblems for first responders
OMADA Group and BRINC announce a strategic partnership to redefine water rescue operations using drones to deploy emergency flotation devices
The Flock cameras allow for real-time crime analysis, improved resource allocation and enhanced officer safety
Partnership expands reach of Veritone’s iDEMS solution across the Midwest