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BREAKING NEWS
“That’s the goal of this, to really get ahead of what’s happening and remove as many surprises as possible,” St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke stated
The New Holland Police Department announced that as of Jan. 1, the West Earl Township Police Department is providing policing for its service area
“New Hampshire has made it clear that we are not a sanctuary for criminals...” Gov. Kelly Ayotte stated. “We will continue to work to keep our state the safest in the nation.”
A Heber City officer was mistakenly written as turning into a frog after an AI report-writing program picked up a movie playing in the background
One St. Louis County Police Department officer deployed a TASER at the man as he began to run, which was ineffective; he was shot as he ran toward another officer
A U.S. district judge wrote that “the responsibility to lead the [LMPD] in compliance with federal law must remain with the city’s elected representatives and the people they serve.”
As one St. Paul officer exited the cruiser, the other fired through the windshield when the armed man pointed a gun at them
Brooklyn Center police and firefighters worked together to contain the fire, which required 30,000 gallons of water to suppress
SoToxa tests for cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines and THC via a saliva swab
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
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
Driver Exchange 9-1-1 is deployed directly from emergency communications centers
A modular, high‑performance M4‑style platform for scenario and marksmanship training
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure