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BREAKING NEWS
After officers fired shots at the suspect, who had fled from them on foot while firing shots, he surrendered without further incident
A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego “played a pivotal role” in limiting casualties after two teenage gunmen opened fire, Police Chief Scott Wahl said
Since the beginning of his tenure, Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison has “doubled down” on scenario-based training and updated the department’s stock of less lethal measures
Now-former mayor Ron Shinnick disbanded the entire Cohutta Police Department on May 6 after officers wrote an open letter regarding his wife, who was the town clerk
Adams Township Police Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi saw the suspect lying on a rooftop as shots rang out and struck him with a rifle shot from 115 yards away
Agencies reported 90,178 assaults in 2025, equating to 13.8 assaults per 100 officers — the highest assault rate recorded in the past 10 years
Fort Smith Police Officer Kyle Newman fired a shot as he fell to the ground after being severely wounded in an attack; other officers responded, prompting a pursuit and a fatal OIS
The student, who was hiding behind a vehicle at night, was participating in the ‘water wars’ or ‘senior assassins’ trend when he doused the Davison Township officer
Police across the country say realistic-looking water guns and surprise ambushes are turning this high school tradition into a public safety concern
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The protest playbook has changed — here’s what officers are up against now
An evolving threat, outdated federal restrictions and foreign-made platforms have created a dangerous blind spot — and police are stuck on the sidelines
Court reaffirms Graham totality standard giving officers legal clarity
Two officers. Two gun grabs. Here’s what went wrong — and what you can learn
The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
The plan outlines stronger support for officers — and opens the door to advanced tools like AI to modernize law enforcement operations
PRODUCT NEWS
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
Judges evaluated nominations from across the country and selected this year’s distinguished group of inductees to be recognized during the 2026 National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
T4E will be showcasing realistic training tools designed to enhance officer readiness while reducing training costs and logistical barriers
To help aspiring leaders navigate this career milestone, a panel of veteran law enforcement leaders will convene for a live webinar and panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 P.M. PDT
Cybergenetics’ TrueAllele software enhances RapidHIT results by interpreting even the most challenging DNA evidence and turning them into clear, scientifically supported match statistics
Software will empower city officials and local towing operators to better serve the Fort Wayne community
The program will provide agencies with drone technology capable of quick launch, real time video streaming and integration with Ohio’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management system
Leon Todd, executive director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, credited SAFEGUARD Recruiting’s recruiting-focused approach with doubling applications
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment