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BREAKING NEWS
Event where Charlie Kirk was killed drew thousands more than expected, university planning docs show
Utah Valley University records show that event planners estimated up to 600 guests, but nearly 3,000 attended, with security handled by a six-member campus police detail and Kirk’s private team
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office now has over 20 deputies trained as EMTs
Clearwater PD Chief Eric Gandy conducted a review of department procedures and partnered with a resource center to aid domestic violence victims and train officers
The suit accused leadership of picking candidates for jobs before they were posted and enabling a “pattern of discriminatory practices ... throughout the department”
California averages 2 officers per 1,000 residents — nearly half the national rate, according to the Peace Officers Research Association of California
Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal’s decision sides with plaintiffs, who contended that Gov. Bill Lee cannot deploy the National Guard unless there is rebellion or invasion
A bystander flagged down the Des Moines officer after spotting the unattended weapon on the roof
The officer fired a single shot, striking the man in the shoulder as he appeared to aim his gun at a store employee
“California’s anti-law enforcement policies ... are designed to create risk for our agents. These laws cannot stand,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
High speed, high performance protection for modern operators
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes