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BREAKING NEWS
The knife struck the radio holder on the Oklahoma City officer’s vest, preventing a stab wound
Bobby Sherman, 1970s teen idol turned paramedic, LAPD trainer and volunteer reserve deputy died at 81, is remembered for both his chart-topping hits and life-saving service
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
In a video online, Cynthia Gonzalez appears to call on gang members to “help out and organize” and urges street gang leaders to “get your members in order”
The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
Massachusetts State Police Lt. Donald Bossi is recovering after being seriously injured in the crash
Shannon County deputy salaries have been depleted for the rest of the year; Sheriff Steven Hogan says that the spending went toward essential equipment and staff
The emergency loan seeks to avoid unpaid wages as LAPD responds to anti-ICE riots involving violence toward officers and hundreds of arrests
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
California’s “No Secret Police Act,” introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would make it a misdemeanor for officers to obscure their faces
Understanding the protective protocols and legal standards that shaped agents’ response during a high-security DHS event
PRODUCT NEWS
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Years of evidence, details, and artifacts related to the missing persons case of Rita J. Papakee were uploaded and analyzed
In addition to strengthening its research capabilities, the acquisition also further expands on Magnet Forensics’ ability to support federal projects through Dark Circuit Labs’ U.S. facility clearance
The law covers all gun manufacturers and federal firearm licensees in product liability claims regarding the “absence or presence” of four specific safety features
The new additions join the GC Shield family of ultralight NIJ Level III+ shields: GC Patrol Shield and GC RF2 Shield
Public safety and emergency services customers will leverage AWS to enhance continuity, security, and citizen services
“With this level of LPR coverage and camera quality, I now feel much more confident in our ability to identify vehicles entering campus and track those on state and local hotlists,” said Bill Davis, Assistant Chief of Police at Louisiana Tech University