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BREAKING NEWS
Jillian Olson, 29, began her career at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department in 2021, and had been a member of the dive team since 2024
Under the policy, Lincoln Police officers can wear white straw cowboy hats during warmer months and black felt hats during colder weather
The office has been awarded an ATS Gives Back Grant that will provide a Shield12 radar speed sign and two years of complimentary TraffiCloud software
Officer Dedier Reyes did not intentionally falsify reports related to the investigation, but rather, he “truthfully reported his mistaken recollection,” the appeals court found
The man was identified through caller ID when he placed a call to the FBI’s Pendleton office saying, “All officers and agents in your resident office will be killed within the next 30 minutes. Have a good day.”
Fresno police said the suspect ignored repeated commands to drop his handgun, told officers he did not want to return to jail and later fired two shots during the confrontation
If passed, AB 2108 would require courts statewide to dismiss action against certain theft offenders if they successfully complete diversion programs
Security camera video shows Tucson Police officers shooting a man eight seconds after he stopped firing shots
After initially delaying getting out of his vehicle while trying to call his lawyer, Romo complied with the officer’s instructions
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