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BREAKING NEWS
Cpl. David Michael Hathcock died from injuries sustained duringa crash; he had served with the Montgomery Police Department for more than 20 years
After being shot in the hand, the San Jose sergeant returned fire before a second round struck him in the head
The Volusia County deputy was working with a trainee on his eighth day of patrol when a suspect opened fire; despite being wounded, he broadcast suspect details before being rushed to a trauma center
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons said many requests involved assault, weapons and drug charges
Antioch officials say the department has revised use of force, pursuit and bias-policing policies amid a multiyear federal compliance deal
The Thurston County sergeant used a convincing K-9 whine to persuade a suspect to comply after fleeing on foot
Video shows the suspect aiming twice before firing, with the round passing through the Fresno PD officer’s hair and knocking off his hat
The suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles and civilian cars during a pursuit that began with a disturbance call at an IHOP
While officials report no credible threats, major police agencies are increasing patrols at religious, diplomatic and community sites as a precaution
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment
The DTX Tactical Carrier was designed to function as a scalable armor platform, supporting front, back, and side armor coverage in a streamlined, duty-ready configuration
Drones reached scenes 35% faster than patrol units, with a response time five to six minutes quicker, allowing Gilbert Police officers to locate dispersed suspects
Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area
Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
The discount is 10% off the total order and can be reused on future purchases
Lightweight, multi-fuel light provides broad fitment for compact and sub-compact handguns
“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed,” New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said
The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle