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BREAKING NEWS
“The suspect comes out and literally begins to attack the officer’s vehicle,” the Jacksoville sheriff’s office reported; he then approached the deputy with a pair of scissors
President calls on BOP, DOJ, FBI and DHS “to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders”
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Sheriff Andre Brunson said. “We had a bear a few years ago, but never a kangaroo. You never know what you’ll see in Macon County”
Erik Hernandez was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Justin Reffel, who was attempting to flee from Hernandez and another officer in a vehicle
The “fly car” will be assigned daily to a deputy who is trained and certified as a New York State EMT
The Oceanside City Council voted unanimously to purchase the drone, staff a “visual observer” position and create a “real-time crime center” in a room at police headquarters
Idaho State Police said both vehicles caught fire following the crash, which sent eight survivors to area hospitals
The resignation followed an incident where the Jacksboro city manager suspected police officers of attempting to ‘set him up’ for a DUI arrest and called for an investigation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
The plan outlines stronger support for officers — and opens the door to advanced tools like AI to modernize law enforcement operations
A fast, coordinated law enforcement response on the Florida State University campus saved lives — here’s what every officer can learn from the incident
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
From predictive patrols to real-time misconduct alerts, here’s what Executive Order 14179 means for your department
PRODUCT NEWS
Event will explore strategies, tactics, and best practices for leveraging AI to enhance operations and service delivery, while also examining the challenges that stand in the way of achieving these goals
The new products include a vehicle-specific Console Box and Vehicle Base, both engineered to meet the evolving needs of first responders and service fleets, integrating this cutting-edge electric vehicle into their operations
Samsung’s Tactical Edition portfolio expands with its first-ever mission-ready tablet to deliver greater situational awareness and decision-making capabilities
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
Leader in public safety apparel honored for industry innovations and partnerships with law enforcement departments in Arizona, Kentucky, and Virginia that advanced safety, comfort, and performance in the field
The SOC 2 report validates Clearview AI’s proficiency in safeguarding privacy, in addition to data security
The two companies will now share combined Sales Teams, Service Operations, Engineering, Production, and Logistics functions