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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect opened fire when Seattle PD officers arrived on the scene, wounding one of them on the leg; he has been charged with first- and second-degree assault
Chief Todd Bettison said he was satisfied with the police board’s decision to suspend the officers without pay; one of the officers is suing the department, claiming she did not violate policy
After being struck, the officer fired shots in the direction of the vehicle, causing a graze wound to the driver; the three suspects, all 14 years old, were arrested
Wisconsin Rapids officers used a tire deflation device and a drone to apprehend the suspect, who stole an ambulance with a patient still secured in the rear compartment
The city is one of 11 U.S. host locations preparing for the event and is seeking a portion of the $625 million in federal grants offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Hahira Officer Caleb Abney was inside his patrol vehicle with emergency lights on when a Camaro veered onto the shoulder and struck his vehicle
Michael Black jammed the gun with his hand and other bystanders put the shooter in a chokehold, subduing the suspect before he died from a self-inflicted gunshot, authorities said
Bristol is working to construct a two-story facility that would house a training center where its police officers and others across the state could practice how to deal with armed attackers in complex buildings
Metro Nashville Police Mounted Unit Officer Michael Douglas tended to horses alone for three days, left without assistance due to downed trees and icy roads
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The COA optic is offered as a factory-installed package
“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to innovation and to making it easier for customers to do business with a single, trusted partner,” Gautam Malik, CEO of Gamber-Johnson, commented
Updated docking stations for Getac B360 and S510 now available
What began as a few complementary product lines has evolved into a unified, powerhouse portfolio that provides everything Gamber-Johnson customers need to complete their upfitting projects
The first lightweight ballistic motorcycle helmet platform built for modern law enforcement
Through this integration, agencies can view Flock hotlist notifications and LPR data inside the Coreforce RTCC environment
The Staccato HD C4X was co-developed with a law-enforcement special-surveillance team to ensure it is duty-ready
A window on the next 5 centuries of the oldest firearms manufacturer in the world
Milestone marks two decades of weapon-mounted lighting innovation
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response