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BREAKING NEWS
Ralph Baze was sentenced to death in 1994 for killing Powell County Sheriff Bennett and Deputy Briscoe, but Gov. Beshear has declined to sign a death warrant citing legal hurdles
Colorado Springs PD officers were pursuing a woman who swung a knife at a driver when she jumped into a cruiser; one officer saw the woman appearing to reach for a gun and fired shots
LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black responded when “JetBlue” was abandoned; Black ensured the pup received care and later completed the adoption through Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas
The Knowledge Value Network Project will interconnect the agency’s technology system to ensure that information “flows smoothly, securely, and intelligently,” said Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill
Meridian, Idaho Police officials stated that the suspect was interrupted before he was able to light the accelerant and set the building ablaze
Master Trooper Stien Davis had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for more than 10 years; he was assigned to Troop B, District 7 in Robeson County
A woman called 911 after her husband pointed a gun at her; on the other end was Kelly Prentice, communications manager for Northampton County, who put her de-escalation training into action
K-9 Nazar was deployed after the suspect resisted and a TASER deployment was ineffective; during the apprehension, the suspect punched the dog and compressed his neck
Video shows the woman demanding that the deputy leave the school; Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders praised him for his poise during the tense encounter
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
The technology enables law enforcement agencies to identify critical evidence, speed up investigations and safeguard victims
Chief Robert Tracy was leaving the event when the city’s Crime Center broadcast the license plate of a vehicle involved in a carjacking; the car was in front of Tracy, in traffic
ACRO C-2 is a low-profile, lightweight red dot optic providing rapid target acquisition
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