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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows Louisville officers searching around a home for the missing child; as a dog barked nearby, officers decided to follow the dog, finding the boy in a vehicle
Pawtucket PD Chief Tina Goncalves credited an unnamed spectator who intervened, bringing the attack “to a swift end;" Goncalves also stated the shooter died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound
Video shows the suspect speaking with Bellevue officers before producing a knife and slashing one in the face; when the officer fell, the man tried to stab him in the back
Officer Brian Elliott was responding to a call when he and another officer were shot; Elliott later died from his injuries
2BUnited, founded by Jacob and Carter with guidance and support from their parents, partnered with Briarwood Products to raise money for St. Jude. Children’s Research Hospital
“No politician ... is going to tell me that I can’t communicate with another [LE] agency on matters of public safety in my community,” Carroll County Sheriff James DeWees said
Video shows the suspect pulling the gun, which was later found to be an imitation firearm, from his waistband and pointing it at officers as they fled on foot
Former Laurel Police Chief David Crawford is already serving consecutive life sentences for arsons committed in Howard County between 2011 and 2020
One Pueblo Police officer sustained first- and second-degree burns; the second officer suffered first-, second- and third-degree burns and was transported to a burn unit
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
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
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition offers advanced tactical, navigation, and smartwatch functionality
Bringing next-level, ASTM‑tested ballistic shield protection to the front lines
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city