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BREAKING NEWS
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
Jason Banegas, who pleaded guilty to murdering Hollywood Police Department Officer Yandy Chirino, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
Diego Barron-Esquivel, described as a Mexican national, “did intentionally and forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate and interfere with” an ICE agent, court documents show
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14 at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds
Troopers have increased visits to local gyms, military bases and colleges with hopes of recruiting young officers to fill the ranks after experienced troopers retire
One of the suspects created a detailed plan to bomb five or more companies in the attack; two of the suspects had also planned a bombing attack on ICE agents for 2026
Oklahoma City Police Department officers tased the man twice and deployed a less-lethal impact round before he charged at them, prompting the shooting
The report alleges Chief Pamela Smith compelled commanders to reclassify crimes and disciplined those who did not comply, creating a hostile work environment
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
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Entrepreneur and reserve police Officer Rahul Sidhu and Chief Architect Kenaniah Cerny expand next-gen “Drone As First Responder” technology for public safety agencies
To prepare for the 2024 hurricane and wildfire seasons, the Un-carrier has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts with more network hardening, new response vehicles, additional deployed 2.5GHz spectrum and a new community support program
U.S. Patriot will cover the entrance fee for five elite athletes and support them with gear through the most stressful environment a competition can offer
“This really is the future of law enforcement at some point, whether we like it or not,” said Sgt. Jeremiah Gates, who leads the drone unit at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
New rechargeable version of popular light is multi-fuel; offers enhanced output
The BRINC Responder drone and Responder Station provide an end-to-end solution for public safety agencies looking to start or scale Drone as First Responder programs
Condor is powered by advanced AI and ML that is constantly learning, with cutting-edge video analytics to adapt to changing needs
This year’s exercise simulated what it would take to help ensure mission-critical communication capabilities during a large-scale event with over 100,000 attendees, as well as during a cyber attack and a terrorist attack
The Arkansas Department of Transportation partnered with JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC to extend the DOT’s work zone safety initiative by deploying Jenoptik’s mobile speed enforcement system in construction zones to further increase safety for drivers and workers