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BREAKING NEWS
In Tampa, the state identified 44 locations, including an intersection near the “Back the Blue” mural, where pavement art must be removed, or the city will risk losing state funds
The five-day conference aims to improve transparency, officer safety and public trust through structured training and workshops
“Accordingly, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY the 40mm SHALL NOT be used during any CROWD CONTROL situation,” an LAPD memo stated following the decision
Portland Police are searching for a suspect who shot and wounded two officers; the officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition
The deputy had resigned from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation found his on-duty overdose was caused by intentional use of seized fentanyl
From FAA rule changes to real-world DFR and counter-drone lessons, the conference will spotlight what public safety agencies need to fly smarter and safer now
The Staccato HD C4X was co-developed with a law-enforcement special-surveillance team to ensure it is duty-ready
The gunman had posted online that he believed he was being surveilled by law enforcement before carrying out the attack that killed Cpl. Matthew Snook, the state’s homicide unit said
Bodycam video shows the officer returning fire after the suspect, a convicted felon, shot at him during a pursuit through Balboa Park
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
Mike Coyne said he’s helped more than 50 families since last year with his drone service
Anaheim police said the Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, such as rapid acceleration, storage capacity and low maintenance requirements
By gathering and analyzing data from CCTV cameras and emergency calls, the center boosts situational awareness, aids rapid decision-making and enhances crime prevention and response
OLI’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for law enforcement now POST-Certified in 40 States Including D.C.
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Safariland to recognize three officers for their unwavering commitment to protecting their communities
Having critical systems such as CAD available in the cloud ensures communication and data sharing can occur, even in the most challenging of resource deployment
FoxFury lights the way for Hillsboro’s first responders with generous donation
The Mini-Shield boasts a NIJ 010.06 Level III+ rating, making it effective at stopping not only handgun calibers but also the most commonly encountered rifle calibers
Gaining this prestigious recognition places RTS Tactical among the elite few organizations in the US to have been certified under this esteemed standard and validates RTS Tactical’s unwavering commitment to quality management in adherence to international standards