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BREAKING NEWS
The Bradenton Police officer repeatedly instructed the 19-year-old suspect to turn off the vehicle’s engine; when he continued to refuse, the officer reached into the car to put it in park
Investigation found Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies waited at rally point while woman, her father and a neighbor were murdered half a mile away
As real Bremerton officers handcuffed him, the man asked the officers to check his lunch bag for credentials; they found only an empty badge holder and Coca-Colas inside
Sgt. Andre Thomas trains and performs with dolphins in front of packed crowds every weekend, as he has for years before he became a police officer
Steven Bixby, convicted of killing two Abbeville County officers in 2003, argues his anti-government beliefs make him unfit for execution under state law
Lee’s Summit Officer Jared Timbrook was shot in the left leg, left arm, the chest of his body armor and the shoulder and spent 6 to 8 weeks recovering at home before returning to light duty
The open carry case originated from the 2022 arrest of a man who livestreamed himself with a visible holstered pistol and a copy of the U.S. Constitution
Officers said that the forest was so thick that they had to crawl on their hands and knees at times to reach the woman
Worcester PD Officer Emmanuel “Manny” Familia was 38 years old when he jumped in a pond at to save a group of teens; two of the teens were rescued, but Familia and one boy died
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
Veritone’s AI-powered redaction software enables a primary state law enforcement agency to streamline processes and address ever-increasing FOIA requests
Edenton Police Department Chief said the remote-restraint devices are building trust in his community as they minimize harm to his officers and the residents they are paid to protect
One of the features Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk is most excited about with the real-time information center is the increased capacity for drones
The Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission selected Jenoptik for a 12 year project to make its roads safer
The new software for the Port Authority PD will “empower officers to stay connected and agile in dynamic operational environments,” Mark43 said
Tracy police deployed a BearCat Armored Recovery Vehicle and a drone to respond to a kidnapping where the victim was held at gunpoint by two individuals at a home
The Flock Safety LPR system, installed about a year ago in South Sioux City, has helped police track down 20 stolen vehicles and aided in 3 homicide investigations
“This Liberator HP [hearing protection headset] exclusive marks the beginning of our collaboration with Noveske,” said Timothy Drnec, VP of Marketing for Safariland. “By combining our expertise in protective equipment with Noveske’s renowned craftsmanship, we are able to offer our customers a modern take on range gear.”
Police department uses real-time data insights to enhance information flow between officers and decision makers