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BREAKING NEWS
Louisville Metropolitan Police Department officials stated the 2021 Durango Hellcat couldn’t be used on their fleet or sold because it contained stolen parts, including the engine
The man fired at least one shot, striking an officer in the chest, where he was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
The incident involved two different vehicle pursuits and a foot pursuit of a man with multiple outstanding warrants who stole a Wauwatosa Police cruiser
Upon entering the home to respond to a man in crisis, the officers were immediately met with the man grabbing a knife from the kitchen and running at them
Patti Jackson has served as the Tacoma PD’s interim police chief since March 2025; she came to the agency from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for over 35 years
After Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD would not enforce the No Secret Police Act, legislators confirmed that suits can be filed against any agencies or officers who violate the law
Huntington Beach PD used a helicopter, spike strips and a PIT maneuver before the driver ran into the ocean and surrendered under a spotlight
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rick Haggard, 52, served as the SRO for Shannon Elementary School
“Given this increase in unprecedented collaboration ... we’ll draw down 700 people effective today — 700 law enforcement personnel,” Homan said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
PRODUCT NEWS
Virtual event will take place on May 22 and provide expert advice from industry leaders regarding how to combat a dangerous practice that is increasing in frequency and severity
Next generation BearTrap adds 360-degree horizontal rotation feature
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones
Durable steel sights deliver exceptional daytime brightness and visibility for Glock owners
Payne County 911 Authority to improve agency coordination and reliability of its 911 system
The acquisition adds optical spectroscopy to the company’s technology platform for point-of-need applications
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them