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BREAKING NEWS
Officers stopped the vehicle during an early-morning car meetup; after initially stopping for the officers, the suspect fled, striking an officer on his left side
Greenwood Police Officer D.J. Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years
Donors can use GoFundMe’s first responder hub to donate to help law enforcement families coping with loss, injury and long recoveries
‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
President Donald Trump said his administration has prioritized public safety and supported tougher penalties for those who kill police officers
The Marine veteran and a Massachusetts State Police trooper shot the suspect, stopping him from firing shots in the middle of Cambridge’s Memorial Drive
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations
When Oxnard Police officers ordered the man to drop the machete, he flipped over a table and ran toward an officer; he also cut a K-9’s mouth during his arrest
“Trust your dog” became a lasting lesson for Deputy Jared Hahn and K-9 Roxi, who was honored during the National Police K-9 Memorial Service
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
PRODUCT NEWS
Configurable by color, retention and accessories for rescue, tactical and military mission needs
Engineered with Gamber-Johnson’s proven rugged design philosophy, the new TOUGHBOOK 56 docking stations ensure reliable device performance while maximizing productivity for mobile professionals
Designed for defensive use and range versatility, the Tactical Bronze model features a factory-installed single-port compensator and threaded barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle rise
Designed with performance at the forefront, the Beretta Training Gear Collection was developed in collaboration with elite shooters to enhance performance on the range and in competition
“Steiner continues to push the boundaries of optical and targeting technology to meet the evolving demands of today’s military and tactical operators,” said Christian Johnson, Steiner eOptics Vice President of Sales and Business of Development
The FLEX uses a fully rotating 180 degree lens with a wide 150 degree field of view, giving users exceptional flexibility when capturing footage
Veritone’s AI-powered platform to serve as a force multiplier, unifying decades of disparate data to help deliver justice and closure to families of violent crime victims
From transcribing 1990s-era interview tapes to analyzing modern surveillance video, a new AI partnership is helping investigators sift through evidence to find the missing link
The 7-week, fully online course is now open for enrollment
By combining bonded cellular connectivity with secure IP video and accelerated file transfer, agencies can stream live video and move large inspection datasets from the field to command centers in minutes – even in low-connectivity environments