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BREAKING NEWS
“Protesters turned on police, kicking a marked cruiser, assaulting officers, blocking traffic and setting off devices causing red smoke in the air,” Boston PD Sgt. Det. John Boyle said
The report by the independent Council on Criminal Justice tracked 13 crime categories and recorded drops in 11 of them in 2025, including carjackings, shoplifting and assaults
MSP Sergeant Dennis Wagner discovered the unconscious man and began to render aid until help arrived; when a rescue team came, he helped to transport the man off of the trail
The statement requests “policy-level discussions aimed at identifying a constructive path forward”
Federal officials said officers fired defensive shots during an immigration operation after a man with a handgun approached and resisted attempts to disarm him
Deputy Juliana Tenaglia learned while en route to the scene that the driver was unable to swim; when she arrived, she donned fins and rescued the driver
“The suspect made statements including, ‘I want suicide by cop,’ and, ‘Watch the news, it’s going to be spectacular,’ ” the Shrewsbury Police report states
Former Heat and NBA security employee Marcos Tomas Perez sold more than 100 stolen items valued at about $2 million over a three-year period
Episode drafts for the reality TV series were mostly “unedited footage” dumps and included discussions of sensitive operations and the identities of undercover officers, the lawsuit said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From patrol issues to alcohol blood tests to freedom of speech, the Court made some choices this year that will have a major effect on law enforcement operations
The majority of mass murder attacks occur at gun free zones and these soft targets are precisely what killers want — arming teachers may help end violence in schools
Chicago and other cities are contemplating lowering police hiring standards in answer to the Obama administration’s request
Although 2016 line of duty deaths related to gunfire are up more than 70 percent, it’s important to provide some context
A police officer’s testimony should be regarded as unimpeachable unless there is clear and verifiable evidence to the contrary
Does releasing the name of an officer who shoots a suspected terrorist attacker put him or her in danger of terrorist retribution?
PRODUCT NEWS
Department of Homeland Security certification recognizes the emergency management technology’s ability to prevent, detect, or deter acts of terrorism
Education
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on October 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Designed as an all-season boot with a more traditional uniform look, the Trooper GTX Side Zip appeals to patrol officers, state troopers, K9 handlers, deputy sheriffs, tactical officers, park rangers or anyone who just wants a tactical look to wear on or off the job
Oxnard police used the robots to help pinpoint the man’s location in the rescue, the Ventura County Fire Department said in a post to X
“Our business owners and workers should not have to live in fear that these crimes will come to their doorstep,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the bill’s author, stated
City of Santa Monica transitions to Versaterm’s cloud-based Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and Record Management System (RMS), which enhance modern emergency response and data management while mitigating technology debt
The system allows officers to deploy the grappler before a pursuit escalates, particularly in cases involving burglary suspects or stolen vehicles
“This enhanced situational awareness can improve decision-making, response times and overall officer safety,” LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon stated
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming