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BREAKING NEWS
The Cheektowaga Officers went to the man’s residence and knocked on the door, eventually causing it to break off; the man inside then charged them with a knife
“He pulled it out, pointed it right at my face and pulled it. The trigger just didn’t go off,” the Canton Police officer can be heard saying in body camera video
Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, was struck and killed in Tacoma while she was investigating a two-vehicle collision; one of two drivers who struck her fled the scene
A 5-foot former intel agent and her 6-foot-7 partner, a former Orioles baseball player, patrol with trust, humor and tactical teamwork
The event involved about 14 Moses Lake PD personnel; Walmart shoppers donated 17 shopping carts full of toys as well as five bicycles and $2,400 in cash
Rochester PD officers were fired upon at close range while responding to a break-in report involving an armed ex-boyfriend
A 17-year-old suspect has been charged assaulting, resisting, or obstructing the Traverse City officer
After Syracuse Officer James Pastorello learned Rhea Holmes was going to visit her late loved ones at a cemetery, he offered her a ride that led to deeper conversations about life and community
“Officers have said they’ve had kids approach them and ask, ‘Do you remember me? I was paired with you in Shop with a Cop,” Meadville PD Sgt. Nick Mogel said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
“LETC represents an extraordinary opportunity for officers to not only refine their skills under the guidance of leading experts but also to exchange knowledge and practices with peers nationwide,” said Mike Birch, CEO of Action Target
Aerial payload delivers unparalleled visuals day or night for public safety responders and energy inspection professionals across industries