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BREAKING NEWS
Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros died after he and the other officer responding to a call in a residential neighborhood were immediately fired on
A Broward Circuit judge ruled that Jose Mateo could not be prosecuted in the death of Frank Ordonez because Florida’s so-called “stand your ground” law justified the shooting
The court ruled that Lexington’s ban contradicted a state law that sets out specific circumstances in which no-knock warrants are allowed
Northern York County Regional Police Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were shot and killed as they entered the door of a residence
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby credited a retired detective and the suspect’s family for facilitating a peaceful surrender after a 33-hour manhunt for Tyler Robinson
The man who killed Lorain PD Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne was acting alone and had brought a stockpile of weapons
Video shows a truck stopped in a crosswalk before the tires squeal, filling the intersection with smoke; the truck lurched forward as Bradenton PD officers moved out of the way
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window, Sheriff Mark Harrell said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
Combining Utility’s expertise in body-worn and in-car cameras with STRAX’s systems integration and workflow management empowers law enforcement to better monitor, analyze, and respond to criminal activities in real time
“The 320 Tactical Shotgun is a mainstay in our lineup and we want to continue to offer new options,” said Marketing Director Beth Shimanski. “The 320 Tactical FDE is a make-sense addition and we’re excited to have it available now”
TrueAllele forensic software products help law enforcement agencies solve crimes and identify people
TrueAllele’s analysis accurately resolved the mixed DNA evidence. By unmixing DNA mixtures, TrueAllele provided investigators with crucial insights that traditional methods could not.
The Walther Arms, Inc. and Hornady Security consumer promotion runs through April 30
The NRA World Shooting Championship is an annual event comprising of various courses spanning the shooting sports disciplines, along with the opportunity for competitors to win $250,000 in cash and prizes; all firearms, ammunition, optics, and equipment were supplied by the NRA, Walther and additional industry sponsors
Mike Coyne said he’s helped more than 50 families since last year with his drone service
Anaheim police said the Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, such as rapid acceleration, storage capacity and low maintenance requirements
By gathering and analyzing data from CCTV cameras and emergency calls, the center boosts situational awareness, aids rapid decision-making and enhances crime prevention and response
OLI’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for law enforcement now POST-Certified in 40 States Including D.C.