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BREAKING NEWS
When Dallas Police officers stopped to restrain the man, he climbed into the driver’s seat with one of the officers in the backseat
Five suspects have been arrested after allegedly trying to steal more than $50,000 in sports memorabilia from a local retailer
Video shows the Mount Pleasant and Department of Natural Resources officers carefully tranquilizing the bear and allowing him to fall onto a cushion
The probe was spurred by concern over the sheriffs’ combined $110 million deficit in 2025
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens stated that the Cobb County Police Department “no longer had [a long-term law enforcement contract arrangement] as an option for us”
Michael Lopez was sentenced to life in prison, a mandatory sentence because he was convicted by a jury of murder, following a contentious hearing
“You’re going to get a more confident trooper, one who has better insight into their emotions and emotional regulation,” Sgt. Ashley Kierpaul said
The initiative will make 4,547 match tickets available through Vet Tix and 1st Tix for officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, registered nurses, dispatchers, veterans and active-duty military
The four officers alleged that department officials, including former chief Adrian Diaz, created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed them
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
PRODUCT NEWS
Platform simplifies in-vehicle ecosystems for specialty fleets while unlocking real-time data insights across vehicles, devices, and infrastructure
The eight new drones are designed to arrive at scenes faster than patrol vehicles and provide real-time aerial intelligence to responding officers
The proposal would bar agencies receiving federal highway funds from using automated license plate readers for anything other than toll collection
Troy police leaders had backed the mayor’s emergency order to keep funding the Flock Safety program, describing the cameras as essential investigative tools
Officers in the unit will work in tandem with the FBI at upcoming FIFA World Cup events in New York and New Jersey in June and July
The episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” explored how agencies use automated license plate readers to investigate violent crime, stolen vehicles and missing persons cases
Mayor Kirk Watson called on other city officials to reconsider their cancellation of the Flock Safety program after three suspects fired shots across 12 locations, injuring four
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
As law enforcement agencies continue adopting connected technologies, maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive operational data have become essential priorities
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets