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BREAKING NEWS
The officer was nearly crushed as the driver and three passengers, found to be in the country illegally, attempted to flee, DHS said
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby credited a retired detective and the suspect’s family for facilitating a peaceful surrender after a 33-hour manhunt for Tyler Robinson
The man who killed Lorain PD Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne was acting alone and had brought a stockpile of weapons
Video shows a truck stopped in a crosswalk before the tires squeal, filling the intersection with smoke; the truck lurched forward as Bradenton PD officers moved out of the way
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window, Sheriff Mark Harrell said
Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd three times in the back of the head
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress
Three Northern York Regional Police Department officers were killed; two officers were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
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
PRODUCT NEWS
It unifies radios, sensors, EUDs, laptops, audio and power into a single connected system
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree
This next-generation solution redefines how power can be delivered to unmanned systems operating in remote and high threat environments across land, air and maritime environments
Virtual event will explore strategies and best practices for funding, designing, building, and equipping sustainable and future-ready facilities that support public-sector organizations
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
Flock’s tech is integrated into LE operations in 49 states; CEO Garrett Langley believes the tech could help “eradicate almost all crime”
Schnuerer joined Slate Solutions in 2023 as vice president of operations, where he quickly established himself as a strong leader with deep technical expertise
The company has grown from a small startup into a trusted partner supplying mission-critical products worldwide
“GC Shield is a major advancement in ballistic and blast protection that delivers unprecedented performance in both vehicle armor and personal protection applications,” Graphene Composites President Mox Weber stated
The platform empowers law enforcement agencies with real-time data fusion, analytics and monitoring