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BREAKING NEWS
The Immigration Enforcement Identification Safety Act would mandate that any officer conducting immigration enforcement display their names and agency affiliations
Lowell Police, Pridestar Trinity EMS and Lowell Fire volunteered for the Heroes and Helpers shopping event
Running back Oscar Adaway III filed a criminal complaint following a widely viewed incident during a Texas A&M game where a trooper was seen bumping South Carolina players
Facing staffing losses and reduced tax revenue, Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken is using endurance fundraising to fill critical equipment gaps
Lexington Officer Kaitlin Crook, 25, was killed in a shooting that also injured her estranged husband, an off-duty firefighter, and her boyfriend, police said
Wellness
After questions arose about Mount Vernon Officer Derek Williams’ employment status during prolonged medical leave, the mayor said serious illness “requires a softer touch of government”
Officers repeatedly ordered the suspect to stop reaching into his pocket before he lunged with a knife
The suspect, accused of killing two students and an MIT professor, was identified through LPRs and a Reddit tip after a multi-state manhunt
While not legalizing recreational use, the order could reduce penalties, change regulatory oversight and affect policing priorities
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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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
“We are relieved the only casualty was our robot. It’s a great example of how mobile robots can be used to save lives,” said Boston Dynamics, the company that made the robot