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BREAKING NEWS
Prosecutors said two Huntington Park officers had to make a split-second decision when confronting Anthony Lowe, who had just stabbed a stranger and was fleeing
A U.S. district judge wrote that “the responsibility to lead the [LMPD] in compliance with federal law must remain with the city’s elected representatives and the people they serve.”
As one St. Paul officer exited the cruiser, the other fired through the windshield when the armed man pointed a gun at them
Brooklyn Center police and firefighters worked together to contain the fire, which required 30,000 gallons of water to suppress
SoToxa tests for cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines and THC via a saliva swab
The man, who had refused mental health help days earlier, told deputies “don’t miss” and advanced with a knife despite repeated commands to stop
The cards feature a photo of the Oviedo officer, a brief profile of their work assignment and a fun fact about themselves, as well as the officer’s personal motto
“Incredible job by all of our deputies who investigated and refused to stop searching for a high lethality DV suspect,” Sheriff Derek Sanders stated
Enhanced collaboration with prosecutors and data-driven deployments helped the Baltimore PD solve more crimes than the national average and reduce officer attrition
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Versatile storage solutions engineered for public safety, emergency response, and fleet professionals
High speed, high performance protection for modern operators
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
Driver Exchange 9-1-1 is deployed directly from emergency communications centers
A modular, high‑performance M4‑style platform for scenario and marksmanship training