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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect grabbed the Eustis Police officer by her vest as she tried to remove him from his vehicle, dragging her as he fled, according to an arrest report
Jacob Schmidt, a former IT specialist for the city of Greeley, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of child videos — extreme risk
After Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood vowed to continue working with ICE, sheriffs in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties spoke out against the “Local Cops, Local Crimes” Act
Daniel Flores turned over roughly 90 recordings to his superiors, which allegedly reveal officers in the recruitment unit making derogatory and racist remarks
“I did have to make an arrest yesterday off duty. Somebody broke into my neighbor’s house,” Lt. Joseph Bell told the crowd gathered to honor his retirement
Dakota’s law creates the Retired Police and Military K9 Care Fund, shifting the financial burden of post-service veterinary care away from individual handlers and police departments
New Jersey police searched the suspect’s home and a K-9 trained in electronic detection located a cell phone which had allegedly been used to message the girl
The three-member Illinois Prisoner Review Board voted unanimously to deny Sean Grayson’s application for early medical release
With the description of the vehicle and photos from the LPRs, Dothan police used drones to locate a vehicle containing the child and the suspected abductor
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
The same DNA data connected firearm evidence to an armed robbery suspect, without retesting the evidence
One-day courses in Tennessee, Alabama and Iowa will provide officers with pistols, optics and duty holsters at no cost
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
Lorain Police stated that a Flock camera identified the license plate of a 16-year-old accused of murdering his grandfather minutes after the man was reported to be fleeing in a vehicle
Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73
Built around the theme “50 States. One Legacy,” the collection pays tribute to the diverse outdoor heritage that has shaped generations of American hunters, sportsmen, and conservationists