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BREAKING NEWS
The law bans officers, including immigration agents, from wearing ski masks, neck gaiters or other facial coverings, with exceptions for undercover or medical purposes
The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office recently renovated space for partner agencies but lacks equipment, such as tables and chairs; grant funding could ease the cost burden for taxpayers
Master Police Officer Don Gotthardt had served the Fairfax County Police Department for 25 years and had served in law enforcement for 34
The suspect is believed to have entered a lumber store and fatally shot a man; when two Gainesville PD officers responded to the scene, the suspect shot both of them before being fatally wounded
Mentions of “officer” in resumes led the AI to misclassify applicants as having prior law enforcement experience, routing some into shortened training, sources said
DHS said the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems is finalizing a plan to spend $115 million on counter-drone tech
The incident unfolded after a Venezuelan national fled from federal officers; when an officer ran after him, the man and two other people attacked him
The ICE Breaker Act of 2026 would bar individuals who joined ICE after Jan. 20, 2025 from serving as officers within any part of the Maryland state government
William D. DeFoor is charged with damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The courts have held that off-duty conduct will not be protected if the agency can prove a nexus between the offending conduct and the officer’s employment
Cops are rightly filled with anger and sadness about yet another ambush attack on a LEO, but one element to this story can be held up and praised: the actions of ordinary citizens who rushed to his aid
Although the mainstream media won’t report on the silent but steadfast support most citizens have for cops (good news is not good for revenues), we know that good people do exist
What lessons from the incident today in Tennessee can you take with you if the next active shooter incident happens in your jurisdiction?
Too often in the post-Ferguson era we’ve seen public protests turned into violent clashes with burned buildings and injured persons on both sides of the fray
Whether or not Houser was conducting a classic copycat crime may never be known, but similarities in the two incidents cannot be understated
PRODUCT NEWS
Peregrine enables leadership teams and personnel to make better split-second decisions in the highest-stakes circumstances
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor and community service
Mayor Eric Adams has long discussed the possibility of adding weapons detectors to the subway system
“We long have believed that the ecosystem MCP serves consists of both the public safety and justice sectors,” said John Chiaramonte, president of the firm’s consulting division. “We’re confident that Heather’s influence will accelerate our efforts to improve the technologies used by court systems to enhance justice outcomes.”
The partnership combines aerial intelligence with Flock Safety’s video, audio detection and LPR network to provide real-time situational awareness and rapid response capabilities
The event will take place August 12-15, 2024, at the Fort Worth Convention Center
The DNA cold case problem
Kosciewicz brings over 25 years of experience in direct response retail, product management, ecommerce, and operations to his new role
CCW Safe supports California gun owners with an exciting new partnership.