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BREAKING NEWS
A step-by-step review of body camera video examines the moments leading to Officer Krystal Rivera’s death, highlighting lessons on pursuit tactics, doorway entries and officer-down response
The ex-Riverside County sheriff’s sergeant sued the agency for retaliating after he reported workplace harassment by forcing him to sign a resignation letter in a fast-food parking lot
Medical
The mission marked a milestone for Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical’s K-9 Transport Program after a Clay County K-9 suffered acute lung injury from being inadvertently exposed to concentrated ozone
The new policy allows officers to ask about immigration status at stops and removes prohibitions on holding people longer to investigate their status
Officers can be victims of suspects who attack them in incidents that prompt officer-involved shootings, giving them access to victims’ rights provided by Marsy’s Law, the ruling states
The move changes regulation standards, gives licensed operators a tax break and clarifies that researchers won’t be penalized for obtaining state-licensed marijuana for use in their work
The four officers’ careers were negatively impacted after they reported unsafe firearms training protocols and staff shortages that left recruits inadequately trained, a jury found
The confrontation began after Alexis Cardenas, who had been released on traffic warrants, refused to leave the Harris County Jail
A total of 43 people have been indicted on charges that include murder, kidnapping, extortion, running an illegal gambling operation and drug trafficking
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Guardian delivers 24/7 operations, unmatched imaging, Starlink connectivity, and more to help public safety agencies respond to 911 calls and save lives
Sarah Ortbal’s work addresses PFAS at multiple critical points — wastewater treatment, surface waters, and targeted remediation — using both targeted PFAS methods and adsorbable organic fluorine (AOF) to reveal the broader fluorinated organic load that traditional methods can miss
BRINC and the National League of Cities partner to help cities nationwide deploy drones to 911 calls
This next-generation drone initiative aims to modernize emergency response and keep American communities and those who protect them safe
“The Pink Badge program has become a meaningful way for public safety professionals to support a cause that affects so many families,” said Lee Galperin, President of Smith & Warren.
Members of the 144th Marketing Group LLC receive the Streamlight 2025 Sales Rep Agency of the Year Award for the Law Enforcement market at SHOT Show
Next generation capabilities to accelerate decision-making workflows
The partnership will allow analysts to quickly transform vast volumes of multilingual open-source data into structured intelligence work products
With 25 years in automotive technology and expertise in towing, recovery, high-growth sales, and enterprise markets, Nieto will lead Autura’s continued growth
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
“Agencies like Independence County are making smart, long-term investments in their patrol infrastructure,” said Kyle Ragsdale, CSO of 10-8 Video