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BREAKING NEWS
“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
After a former student opened fire inside an Oklahoma high school, “Shots Fired” hosts break down how the principal’s close-range response stopped the attack
A Washington Township officer on his first solo shift performed CPR on an unresponsive driver while fellow officers delivered multiple AED shocks after a crash
The Colorado Springs Police Department will now allow anyone with a high school diploma or GED to apply
Ex-Costa Mesa officer Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court
The New Orleans PD began distributing 500 bottles of Crystal Hot Sauce with custom labels that link to a website where career seekers can find out how to become an officer
Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services
The ruling finds that officer names and administrative reviews tied to use-of-force incidents are generally not protected personnel records under Anton’s Law
Videos show Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore wrestling the gun away from the suspect as he tackled him, getting shot in the leg in the process
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Florida PD now requires supervisors to visit cops who call out sick — a policy aimed at preventing abuse and protecting officer safety, but one that could erode morale and trust
The protest playbook has changed — here’s what officers are up against now
An evolving threat, outdated federal restrictions and foreign-made platforms have created a dangerous blind spot — and police are stuck on the sidelines
Court reaffirms Graham totality standard giving officers legal clarity
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Lightweight, multi-fuel light provides broad fitment for compact and sub-compact handguns
“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed,” New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said
The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle
A new line of commemorative public safety badges honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11th and supports Tunnel to Towers’ mission to help the families of America’s fallen heroes
The COA optic is offered as a factory-installed package
“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to innovation and to making it easier for customers to do business with a single, trusted partner,” Gautam Malik, CEO of Gamber-Johnson, commented
Updated docking stations for Getac B360 and S510 now available
What began as a few complementary product lines has evolved into a unified, powerhouse portfolio that provides everything Gamber-Johnson customers need to complete their upfitting projects
The first lightweight ballistic motorcycle helmet platform built for modern law enforcement
Through this integration, agencies can view Flock hotlist notifications and LPR data inside the Coreforce RTCC environment