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BREAKING NEWS
Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan alleged officers were directed not to arrest offenders for open drug use; Chief Shon Barnes said the claim was"absolutely not true”
Vancouver Police officers responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported her daughter’s companion was emotionally disturbed and threatening to harm himself with the gun
Joseph “Joe” Alu Jr. served as a Plantation PD officer for more than 20 years, despite being severely burned in a home explosion during a hostage call on July 25, 1995
Body camera footage from the Suffolk County Police Department shows officers walking into the pond, tossing the boy a life ring before one sergeant went out to retrieve him
The Culpeper Senior Center recently partnered with the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office to relaunch Triad, a national initiative increasing awareness of scams and fraud
A family member said the Gardena Police officer had resisted adding a new pet to the household, but “this little guy tugged on his heart.”
Officers with the Honolulu Police Department received a 27% raise over four years, causing a pay gap that earns police officers up to $48K more than rookie state deputies
In 2025, 165 homicides were committed in the Motor City; that is 38 fewer than the 203 reported for 2024, which the city said then was the lowest since 188 were committed in 1965
Christopher Taylor’s conviction for deadly conduct was overturned by an appeals court, clearing him of all charges related to the 2019 fatal shooting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
PRODUCT NEWS
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene
Acquisition transforms how agencies equip first responders with life-saving information
The First Defense one-step detection process offers a visual indication of fentanyl
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Collaboration integrates Android’s emergency live video to 911 with RapidSOS’ AI response platform supporting 600M+ connected devices, 22,000+ public safety agencies
The program allows Hazleton Police Department officers to hear 911 call audio and see drone video of an incident scene as they are en route to respond
Showcasing the Odin 2.0, Wraptor 2.0, Proviz, and other new advanced armor systems
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
The leader in EDC innovation builds on the legendary bag that sparked a movement, transforming it into a complete lineup that once again sets the industry standard