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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows the man reaching for the rifle as officers ran to take cover; officers fired shots when the man rammed a Gilbert Police cruiser, then reversed and struck another cruiser
Knox County Deputy Dalton Swanger was struck with a heavy object, causing multiple injuries and a grand mal seizure
“It is a miracle that President Trump survived,” Senator Rand Paul said. “...The consequences imposed so far do not reflect the severity of the situation”
The man shot at Colorado Springs PD officers when they told him to drop his gun, prompting the officers to return fire; when they approached him, he fired another shot at them
While the city council approved a goal of hiring 300 officers in the remainder of 2025, the department believes it can “continue momentum” from an uptick in recruitment
This is the fourth group of workers the city has had to compensate since Proposition B’s reversal because officials put the measure on the ballot without negotiating with labor unions
After the traffic stop shooting, the suspect carjacked a vehicle and drove it to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he opened fire
The President approved Texas’ request to extend the disaster declaration beyond Kerr County to eight additional counties, making them eligible for direct financial assistance to rebuild
Although violent crime persists in parts of the city, homicides overall in L.A. have dropped to 116 through June 28, compared to 152 in the same period last year
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Court reaffirms Graham totality standard giving officers legal clarity
Two officers. Two gun grabs. Here’s what went wrong — and what you can learn
The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
The plan outlines stronger support for officers — and opens the door to advanced tools like AI to modernize law enforcement operations
A fast, coordinated law enforcement response on the Florida State University campus saved lives — here’s what every officer can learn from the incident
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
PRODUCT NEWS
In addition to strengthening its research capabilities, the acquisition also further expands on Magnet Forensics’ ability to support federal projects through Dark Circuit Labs’ U.S. facility clearance
The law covers all gun manufacturers and federal firearm licensees in product liability claims regarding the “absence or presence” of four specific safety features
The new additions join the GC Shield family of ultralight NIJ Level III+ shields: GC Patrol Shield and GC RF2 Shield
Public safety and emergency services customers will leverage AWS to enhance continuity, security, and citizen services
“With this level of LPR coverage and camera quality, I now feel much more confident in our ability to identify vehicles entering campus and track those on state and local hotlists,” said Bill Davis, Assistant Chief of Police at Louisiana Tech University
Built on its best-in-class Versaterm CAD system, the Versaterm MDT extends the CAD capabilities to public safety vehicles, ensuring first responders have the most up-to-date information
Corey Roberts brings over two decades of leadership experience in the public safety software industry
By implementing an advanced cloud solution, the DSPC has completely modernized for efficient and cost-effective management, improving outcomes in Kentucky’s statewide recovery and treatment court programs
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
“When every second matters in an investigation, Magnet One, with the introduction of Magnet One Process and Mobile Case Stream, will provide game-changing capabilities that empower investigative teams to solve cases at the speed of crime,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Research Officer at Magnet Forensics