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BREAKING NEWS
Among dozens of changes recommended by a 100-page IACP report, boxing will be permanently banned at the academy following the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia
The Richfield PD officer pursued the suspected prowler on foot before both men fell to the ground; the man produced a gun and shot the officer, prompting another officer to fire shots
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
The driver of the Nissan was arrested on felony counts of reckless conduct, second-degree assault and criminal mischief, as well as driving under the influence
Medical
Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss
The suspect pulled a gun from a bag and fired at posted Secret Service officers before officers returned fire, federal officials said
Burglary suspect trapped in a wall rescued after Calif. cops on coffee break hear his cries for help
The man fell from a movie theater roof and became wedged inside a wall cavity for 10 hours before Salinas officers heard his cries for help during a coffee stop
Rio Rancho, roughly 50 miles from Santa Fe, sees commuters descend in droves between the two cities each weekday; among them are many law enforcement officers
The plan aims to set the LAPD on course to maintain 8,555 officers by June 2027, down from about 10,000 in 2020
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
How disciplined planning and consistent standards protect investigations and public trust under intense scrutiny
As Congress disputes immigration policy, a DHS shutdown disrupts grants, training and federal partnerships that state and local agencies rely on for operational support
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
Minneapolis offers a warning for law enforcement leaders as political conflict undermines coordination and officer safety
PRODUCT NEWS
The Norwich City Council approved the use of $3.5 million from the city’s capital budget and American Rescue Plan Act funds for the new system
Configurable by color, retention and accessories for rescue, tactical and military mission needs
Engineered with Gamber-Johnson’s proven rugged design philosophy, the new TOUGHBOOK 56 docking stations ensure reliable device performance while maximizing productivity for mobile professionals
Designed for defensive use and range versatility, the Tactical Bronze model features a factory-installed single-port compensator and threaded barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle rise
Designed with performance at the forefront, the Beretta Training Gear Collection was developed in collaboration with elite shooters to enhance performance on the range and in competition
“Steiner continues to push the boundaries of optical and targeting technology to meet the evolving demands of today’s military and tactical operators,” said Christian Johnson, Steiner eOptics Vice President of Sales and Business of Development
The FLEX uses a fully rotating 180 degree lens with a wide 150 degree field of view, giving users exceptional flexibility when capturing footage
Veritone’s AI-powered platform to serve as a force multiplier, unifying decades of disparate data to help deliver justice and closure to families of violent crime victims
From transcribing 1990s-era interview tapes to analyzing modern surveillance video, a new AI partnership is helping investigators sift through evidence to find the missing link
The 7-week, fully online course is now open for enrollment