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BREAKING NEWS
After briefings from police and the FBI, Mayor Katie Wilson said credible security concerns justify activating cameras near Seattle’s stadiums during tournament events
The agreement includes changes to Loveland police training and dog encounter procedures following the incident
NYPD
The report recommends mandatory staffing plans, compliance reviews and corrective action for commands that repeatedly exceed overtime spending targets
Officers who confronted the gunman and rescued victims say the events of June 12, 2016, continue to shape their lives and careers
The U.S. government will pay the state nearly $28 million to settle a lawsuit over the costs of policing massive protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline nearly a decade ago
After a brief pursuit, the exited and ran toward one of the Orange County deputy’s driver’s side doors
Former Warren officer James Burke was found not guilty on all counts in the September 2024 deaths of Cedric Hayden Jr., 34, and DeJuan Pettis, 33
The driver repeatedly ignored Jacksonville officers’ attempts to stop him and continued driving through the Ironman course, nearly striking participants on multiple occasions
The suspect fled a traffic stop triggered by an ALPR hit, prompting a pursuit; after crashing his vehicle, he immediately fired multiple shots at officers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Open to active law enforcement officers, LETC delivers four full days of advanced training led by world-class instructors with real-world operational experience
New waterproof lighting system introduced at FDIC International