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BREAKING NEWS
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo called the conduct “juvenile, unacceptable behavior at the highest level”
After a Pennsylvania officer left his PD to appear on the reality TV show “Love Island,” Police1 readers weighed in on whether officers who leave shortly after being hired should reimburse agencies for taxpayer-funded training
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The NYPD reported four people shot or stabbed and 10 police officers attacked, with one punched in the face and another hit with a glass bottle
The city of Willows filed a lawsuit to get more time to negotiate a contract with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office after the agency said it would stop service after June 30
Video shows the suspect vehicle jumping a curve and accelerating in the direction of an officer standing back from the roadside
A video from the encounter shows the man confronting officers and arguing with them before pulling a gun from his waistband and firing shots
The future L.A. Metro police force received 950 applications within 24-hours of opening the portal; the agency is offering an entry-level salary of up to $132,499 per year
Nicholas and Michael Menendez will join the St. Louis PD after serving in the Army and graduating from the academy, following the footsteps of their mother, father and grandfather
Det. Brett Boller had three months on the job when he confronted a man who had been arguing with another passenger over a bus seat and subsequently shot Boller in the midsection
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
As law enforcement agencies continue adopting connected technologies, maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive operational data have become essential priorities
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
New investigative DNA database helps agencies find suspect leads and case connections from low-level, partial, mixed, and previously “not searchable” DNA results.
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations