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BREAKING NEWS
Trooper Aaron Pelletier was struck and killed while conducting a traffic stop on May 30, 2024; the Tunnels to Towers Foundation paid for the home of his wife and two sons
The LASD failed to correct unsafe working conditions and practices related to handling explosives and did not provide effective training, according to the investigation
Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter for fatally shooting NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller in 2024 during a traffic stop
The man shot projectiles at a Jersey City Police cruiser and appeared to take a shot at an officer before being shot by cops
Jackson County Deputy Michael Jimerson engaged in a brief foot pursuit of a woman before exchanging gunfire with her; both were killed
The 770-page study, released in full on April 1, and calls for hundreds of new cops to be hired and hundreds of existing CPD positions to be filled by new civilian employees
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said there is no way to ensure its cameras won’t collect data in areas prohibited under the new law, including schools, courts and places of worship
A judge ruled that the officers acted objectively reasonably in fatally shooting Manuel Paez Terán, were within their rights in shooting pepper balls at him and were protected by qualified immunity
A fleeing suspect ducked behind a corner to fire shots at a Montgomery County Police officer running toward him; the suspect is being held without bond
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Two officers. Two gun grabs. Here’s what went wrong — and what you can learn
The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
The plan outlines stronger support for officers — and opens the door to advanced tools like AI to modernize law enforcement operations
A fast, coordinated law enforcement response on the Florida State University campus saved lives — here’s what every officer can learn from the incident
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
PRODUCT NEWS
Milestone marks two decades of weapon-mounted lighting innovation
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition offers advanced tactical, navigation, and smartwatch functionality
Bringing next-level, ASTM‑tested ballistic shield protection to the front lines
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
The initiative enables Sheriffs to transform raw inmate calls and messages into actionable intelligence
ASTM E3347-25 test result confirms that GC Patrol Shield successfully protects against ASTM-Shield-RF1 and ASTM-Shield-SG threats
“That’s the goal of this, to really get ahead of what’s happening and remove as many surprises as possible,” St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke stated
Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself