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BREAKING NEWS
The medical examiner ruled Alex Rivera’s death an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cathinone and xylazine; a forensic pathologist said the restraint was not a significant contributing factor
The former Flagstaff officer had a documented history of seizures and was returned to full patrol duties before a September 2025 crash that killed a motorist
An analysis found 25 officers failed their first five handgun qualification attempts in 2026, compared with 13 in 2025
Inspired by his father’s response to a missing child with autism, 9-year-old Ledger Mann created kits to help police, fire and EMS providers connect with children in crisis
Body camera video shows the suspect striking a King County deputy with a knife; the suspect was released less than 24 hours after his arrest, then failed to appear for arraignment
NYPD
Hundreds of first responders used power saws, rescue K-9s and heavy equipment to search for survivors; three firefighters were among 17 people injured
CHP said officers used patrol vehicles to block the Waymo, which ultimately complied and remained behind the traffic break
The department’s closure ends 65 years of service, leaving trustees to determine how to cover nearly 6,000 calls for service annually
A New Mexico State Police officer on patrol with two “COPS” crew members detained Izaeah Washington, who was holding a stolen gun and died at a hospital after the shooting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As security threats grow, police chiefs and sheriffs need a seat at the table — and industry support to plan, train and prepare for emergencies
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
PRODUCT NEWS
Cybergenetics’ free DNA data screening helps identify serial rapist-killer
The Cyber Essentials framework defines critical security controls designed to defend against the most common and disruptive cyber threats
The deployment also includes Mark43 Records Management System (RMS), OnScene, First Responder, and the reactivation of Arizona’s statewide data exchange (DEx)
The department launched the cloud-native public safety operations platform in just 30 days
State police and fire departments have selected the Mark43 Public Safety Platform to unify dispatch, records, booking, mobile workflows and analytics
Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue set to deploy Mark43’s cloud-native public safety operations platform
Faraday bags are becoming increasingly mainstream on both sides of the Atlantic, with North America slightly ahead in government adoption