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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect commented on multiple Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook posts, taunting deputies for failing to apprehend him; two weeks later, he was in custody
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
An attorney said ex-Antioch cop Morteza Amiri “misused his police dog to inflict unnecessary and excessive force against a victim and cheated his way into a pay raise”
Sacramento Officer Tara O’Sullivan, 26, was shot and killed while helping a domestic violence victim retrieve her belongings
Surveillance and body-worn camera video capture the suspect smashing into the victim’s vehicle, firing a round and causing a collision with a responding Fresno PD cruiser
Nearly 300 officers and multiple agencies searched rugged terrain after a shooter targeted firefighters responding to a deliberately set fire on Canfield Mountain
The NYPD commissioner condemned event organizers for seeking police protection while excluding LGBTQ officers from marching, noting that policy requires uniformed cops to carry their weapons
Officer Kendall Corder, 32, died after he and another officer were shot while responding to a weapons call
Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede was shot while handcuffing a man during an illegal fireworks call; Gaede shot and killed the suspect before he died from his injuries
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
The recent comments by entrepreneur Andy Frisella that were laced with misogyny and violence are a reminder that female officers are still fighting for respect
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
PRODUCT NEWS
T-Mobile commits to providing support for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The first fully integrated, real-time decision support system designed for police command staff — FMStat transforms crime data into real-time strategy, delivering better decisions and safer communities
Event will explore strategies, tactics, and best practices for leveraging AI to enhance operations and service delivery, while also examining the challenges that stand in the way of achieving these goals
The new products include a vehicle-specific Console Box and Vehicle Base, both engineered to meet the evolving needs of first responders and service fleets, integrating this cutting-edge electric vehicle into their operations
Samsung’s Tactical Edition portfolio expands with its first-ever mission-ready tablet to deliver greater situational awareness and decision-making capabilities
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
Leader in public safety apparel honored for industry innovations and partnerships with law enforcement departments in Arizona, Kentucky, and Virginia that advanced safety, comfort, and performance in the field
The SOC 2 report validates Clearview AI’s proficiency in safeguarding privacy, in addition to data security
The two companies will now share combined Sales Teams, Service Operations, Engineering, Production, and Logistics functions
Now available for 4-inch barrel models, with 4.5-inch variant coming soon