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BREAKING NEWS
The man pointed a BB gun that appeared to be a firearm at Phoenix Police officers, prompting officers to fire shots; while on the ground, he raised the gun again
Logan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Caden Mullins was killed in the collision; a passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to receive medical treatment
New Haven police said a firefighter was able to secure the individual and safely bring him back over the ledge after officer spent several minutes negotiating with him
The illegal drugs seized in “Operation Central Valley Blues” included 16,136 fentanyl pills, more than 90 pounds of meth, more than 3,100 pounds of marijuana and 7 pounds of cocaine
Several patrol vehicles have been outfitted with the grapplers, according to Bellingham PD, and officers completed certification training in their use
The Baltimore PD allegedly improperly paid officers $36,224 over three years for working on scheduled days off, while failing to consistently document approvals and enforce payroll rules
Sanford Police officers took a suspect with an active warrant into custody after he crashed through a window in an effort to flee officers
A PIT maneuver by Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped the fleeing suspect and left his truck on its side; they later found “trafficking amounts” of cocaine inside
Massachusetts State Police announced a slate of reforms following internal and external reviews of training and criminal charging of several instructors in the 2024 death of Enrique Delgado Garcia
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
The MITR System delivers modular protection for eyes, nose and mouth as an alternative to full-face respirators, allowing users in tactical threat environments to scale up their protection during dynamic, fast-paced missions
New capabilities extend human-assisted AI, fleet management, and accreditation readiness, into a single connected platform for law enforcement agencies
Verified to stop rifle and shotgun threats at 1 inch from the shield edge, it goes beyond the 2-inch distance that NIJ and ASTM require
LaserCam Vector is designed to provide additional spatial information about vehicles moving through an enforcement area, including target position, lane, direction and trajectory
New software capabilities help law enforcement agencies review evidence faster, simplify redaction, streamline case sharing and strengthen system administration
The suite is made up of three tools: AI User Guide, Ask Anything and Document Intelligence, each making it faster and easier to get help, find data or process documents
Verified to stop rifle and shotgun threats 1 inch from the edge, exceeding NIJ and ASTM standards