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BREAKING NEWS
The cameras being tested in Edmonton, Alberta, aim to identify individuals from a “high-risk” watchlist
Konoa Wilson was running away from a person shooting at him when he turned a corner to face a San Diego Police officer looking for the shooter; the officer fatally shot Wilson
A man faces felony charges after biting Burlington Police K-9 Talon on the left ear; in 2020, Talon was stabbed during an arrest before making a full recovery and returning to duty
The video shows an Ontario Provincial Police officer diving off the side of the roadway as an out-of-control vehicle slid toward him, narrowly avoiding being hit
Detective Tim Jones was 24 years old when he was shot in the head while responding to a break-in; the injury left him paralyzed
Officials imposed sanctions on suspected affiliates of the gang, now classified as a foreign terrorist organization, and increased rewards for information leading to arrests
The Cleveland PD stated that the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a planned warrant service; Sheriff Shawn Price stated he did not know about it until 15 minutes beforehand
After being spotted by Portland Police while doing doughnuts, the suspect fled for 18 minutes before crashing into an uninvolved vehicle and attempting to flee on foot
Senior Rutland City Police officers violated multiple pursuit policies, contributing to trainee Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s death, an internal affairs investigation states
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
The leader in EDC innovation builds on the legendary bag that sparked a movement, transforming it into a complete lineup that once again sets the industry standard
This marks the company’s 15th consecutive year partnering with BCRF, with donations generated through sales of specially marked pink flashlight models through its Lights for a Cause program
FirstNet ROG deploys dedicated portable network assets with the focus and precision
Versatile storage solutions engineered for public safety, emergency response, and fleet professionals
High speed, high performance protection for modern operators
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations