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BREAKING NEWS
Trooper Nicholas Cayton was aiding the driver of a disabled semi-truck; he was in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated when another semi-truck struck him from behind
Fewer cases, improved morale and expanded video evidence helped boost Philadelphia PD’s homicide clearance rate from a record-low 41.8% in 2021 to nearly 90% in 2025
Nearly 4,000 applications have been submitted to Fort Worth PD in 2025; 1,728 of the department’s 1,906 positions are currently filled
The suspect, who had allegedly assaulted the mother of his children in her home, told officers he was allowed to hurt them since they came into “his house”
Dash cam footage from the Livingston County Sheriff’s office shows the suspect traveling directly into traffic at high speeds
A Geauga County Sheriff’s deputy later spotted the ambulance near the intersection of Ohio 44 and Ohio 87 and stopped it
The Mobile Police Department improved starting salaries and revised its take-home vehicle policy in order to attract new recruits
The 2023 law states that groups who steal more than $5,000 worth of goods over a 90-day period are guilty of a felony punishable by at least five years in prison
Body camera footage shows Wyoming, Michigan Police officers ushering bystanders out of the home before an armed suspect came to the door, prompting them to open fire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
PRODUCT NEWS
The Drones for First Responders Pilot Program, a partnership with SkyfireAI and CAL Analytics, is intended to test and scale how drones can enhance situational awareness
Cybergenetics analysts used TrueAllele Casework to analyze the DNA recovered from the hat
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock
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Featuring Brian Townsend, retired DEA agent and national fentanyl expert
TRULEO’s Analyst connects to existing systems, including budgets, policies, performance, RMS, CAD and BWC
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers