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BREAKING NEWS
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
Cadet Ryan Phillip Ferreira appeared to suffer a medical emergency during a physical abilities course, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office stated
“Because of [Deputy Britanie Bratcher’s] selflessness and love, this very special little girl now has a forever home and will never go without in any way,” the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office stated
“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed,” New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said
Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn, 33, and his partner were responding to a crash when the suspect struck them, trapping them under the vehicle from the initial crash
The protesters are accused of disrupting a service at the Cities Church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement serves as a pastor
The man initially complied with Salisbury PD officers’ commands to raise his hands; then, he lowered his hands, argued with officers and reached for an object believed to be a gun
Medical
Three detectives went to the ER after being involved in a fight with a suspect; while there, two detectives reported that hospital staff commented they should seek care elsewhere
Bossier Parish Deputy Tim Jordan was working a traffic assignment when he was fatally injured
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
July 16-17, 2024 seminar to bring together law enforcement professionals for two-day event focused on the advancement of shooting range facilities