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BREAKING NEWS
A man stole the Aurora PD cruiser and led officers on a 30-minute pursuit before losing a tire; a police sergeant then crashed into the suspect
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
Officers shot the man with less lethal foam projectiles multiple times; they fired shots as the man continued to run at them with the wire “whip”
The officer, an investigator in the Sanford PD’s Professional Standards unit, was charged with 79 counts of official misconduct, as well as organized fraud
Former Fla. officer injured in DUI crash that killed FTO trains others with safety education program
Former Delray Beach PD officer Bernenda Marc offers online courses in situational awareness, resilience and emergency preparation to anyone responsible for the safety of others
Carroll is a career DCMPD officer who most recently served as the department’s executive assistant chief of specialized operations
Spalding County Deputy Joe Crumpton died at a hospital after nearly an hour of lifesaving efforts
Officers were guarding evidence at a homicide scene when a man emerged from an apartment and fired shots; he later opened fire again, wounding an officer in the face
Violent crime is down 19% in Prince George’s County, and property crime has decreased 15% compared to 2024; the county also welcomed its largest recruit class in a decade
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
Jenoptik will provide together with its local partner more than 100 TraffiPole housings equipped with systems to enforce red light, speeding and moving vehicle offenses
The Tesla Cybertruck patrol vehicle features upgraded radio and computer systems, a suite of warning lights and a PA system
Legislative leaders are moving forward with a hard-ball approach that would make voters choose between the two efforts — and could splinter support for the ballot measure
“With VirTra simulators, we can swiftly and securely recreate dynamic force encounters,” said Von Kliem, Chief Consulting and Communications Officer at Force Science
The Cumberland County Commission also approved applications for grants to fund a rapid DNA testing initiative and to replace protective vests
“This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to consistently elevating standards in technology and service excellence, supported by our valued customers and community. We appreciate everyone who helped make this possible,” President & CEO of Operative IQ EJ Aufderheide stated
With Flag Day, Father’s Day and July 4 coming up, now is a great time to order and display an embroidered, all-weather, made in the USA flag at your home, department or business
Smart Compliance is the latest offering from Panasonic Connect as a part of the TOUGHBOOK solution suite
New feature streamlines license plate verification process for parking operators and law enforcement professionals