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BREAKING NEWS
The January wildfires and recent protests, McDonnell said, presented an unexpected opportunity to evaluate his senior staff to see how they performed “in crisis mode”
The streak, from Nov. 25 through Dec. 7, tied a previous record set in 2015; citywide murders in November dropped 46.6% compared with 2024
Prosecutors stated that they could no longer vouch for the three Narcotics Strike Force officers’ credibility and may dismiss up to 900 more cases
Goodyear Police Department sketch artist Officer Mike Bonasera completes the sketches by hand before using an AI tool to turn the sketches into photorealistic images
If passed, the ‘Back the Blue’ Act would create new federal crimes for killing, attempting to kill or assaulting officers, among other legal protections
Kaufman Police Officer Austin Cooley was killed in a head-on crash while returning home from a shift; Cooley also served as deputy chief of South Hunt County Fire Rescue
No officers were injured by the suspect’s gunfire, but shots that struck their cruisers showed they were “extremely close to getting hit,” Grand Rapids PD Chief Eric Winstrom said
Apple removed ICEBlock, an app designed by Joshua Aaron to track enforcement activity, from the store after AG Pam Bondi said it posed an officer safety threat
The HPD investigative report recommended housing stipends, as the cost of living in the area was one of the most frequently cited reasons applicants dropped out of the recruitment process
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Elk Grove Special Operations Lt. Nate Lange highlighted Aerodome’s potential to improve the city’s aerial operations
One lucky winner will receive a Walther PDP F-Series 4" handgun
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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
Tait Communications to expand its end-to-end radio communication portfolio in the US with Frequentis software
The network of cameras will provide real-time crime alerts, alerting authorities when a suspected crime-linked vehicle is spotted
Mayor Eric Adams announced the beginning of a 90-day period in which the city will seek comments and put together a plan to bring gun detection technology to the transit system
The largest law enforcement event of its kind in the world, the race attracts 9,000 participants, staff and spectators each year for an event that spans 24 hours and 106 miles