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BREAKING NEWS
The man, who “had an arsenal of weapons with him,” was shot and killed by officers after opening fire, Lorain police say
The pipe bombs were placed near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees; the bombs were disabled, but the FBI has said both devices could have been lethal
The incident unfolded when Omaha Police officers witnessed a shooting suspect enter a restroom; when they ordered him to exit the building, he came out firing shots at them
Chauvin alleges in the appeal that testimony during the trial regarding Minneapolis Police Department training and tactics was presented inaccurately
Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan was struck while on his way to work; he was thrown 20 feet and sustained a traumatic brain injury
Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino was shot and killed during a struggle with Jason Banegas in 2021; Banegas pleaded guilty to first-degree murder
The taxi can be seen in video turning left as it approached an intersection blocked by multiple police cruisers, passing by a suspect being held at gunpoint after a pursuit
“Given that ... he remains authorized to work by the federal government, the Hanover Park Police Department determined that he may return to work,” a news release stated
The suspect, who immediately met Port St. Lucie officers with gunfire upon their arrival, was shot and killed by return fire as he tried to shoot officers taking cover behind a cruiser
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
Waldorf University Awards College Credit for Successfully Completed FBI-LEEDA Courses
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Prince George’s County, the second largest county in Maryland, is receiving 66 speed enforcement systems from JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC. Each system consists of a mobile trailer with solar panels and lithium batteries making them completely self-sufficient
Elk Grove Special Operations Lt. Nate Lange highlighted Aerodome’s potential to improve the city’s aerial operations
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First-of-its-kind technology immediately delivers ‘eyes on the scene’ to 911 professionals empowering them to give precise details to first responders to accelerate and improve their response
Wrap introduces “WrapAI,” an intelligence product suite designed to enhance its Wrap Intrensic Body-Worn Camera and Digital Evidence Management platform