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BREAKING NEWS
Ronald Mortensen, 59, was released from prison after agreeing to a plea deal and being sentenced to time he had already served
New lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will receive 240 hours of leave instead of cash, reflecting feedback and changing recruitment needs
Former officials allege that Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and ex-commissioner Edward Caban participated in a scheme to promote “unqualified” personal friends
FBI Supervisory Special Agent Dennis Wagner responded to the Flight 93 crash; he served in the FBI for 20 years and was an Iraq War veteran
Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik was forced to forfeit five days of leave for failing to “properly supervise” ex-Trooper Michael Proctor, who sent “inappropriate” texts about Karen Read
After multiple reports of “kidnappings” that turned out to be ICE operations, LAPD officers are now required to request a supervisor, verify credentials and record BWC video during responses
The heavily armed suspect fired dozens of rounds at agents and the building in McAllen; law enforcement recovered other weaponry and ammunition after the suspect was killed
Baton Rouge PD’s Mounted Patrol division and ShotSpotter program were cut earlier this year, as well as a patrol team that provided voluntary overtime opportunities
Odessa Police Department Officer Bailey Martin was visiting the Guadalupe River near Kerrville with family when floodwaters rose 26 feet in 45 minutes
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
AT&T is contributing to flood relief efforts, matching employee donations and providing additional connectivity support
Illuminate the distance with tactical lights delivering 105,000 candela, long-range beam distance, and multi-fuel options
New tools for interviews and canvassing aim to boost investigative efficiency, accuracy, and officer safety
Stop by booth #414 to explore T4E’s realistic force-on-force training gear
T4E instructor Mike McCaslin discusses the critical role of force-on-force training in self-defense preparation
A man adapted his agricultural drone to save a man stranded on a rooftop during severe flooding in Guangxi
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Smith & Warren is unveiling a badge collection created to honor the public safety professionals who have helped shape and protect our nation since its founding