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BREAKING NEWS
A 5-foot former intel agent and her 6-foot-7 partner, a former Orioles baseball player, patrol with trust, humor and tactical teamwork
Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook is credited with protecting civilians during the deadly attack; he leaves behind his wife and 1-year-old daughter
NYPD
A state judge ruled the department must return the officers to active duty despite disqualifying factors such as past drug use, license suspensions and felony convictions
“Detective Wallen placed himself in harm’s way for the safety of others in the moments following the death of Deputy Andrew Nunez,” San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus stated
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself
“No ice in our area should ever be considered safe, regardless of recent cold temperatures or appearances,” the Mount Holly Police Department said
Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook, 34, was fatally shot while working an overtime assignment and is credited with pushing a civilian to safety before being struck again
“Officer [Matt] Virgadamo’s response represents policing at its very best,” Sterling Heights Police Chief Andy Satterfield stated
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene
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
LVMPD’s new 10-car, all-electric fleet is expected to start patrolling in the next few weeks; at least 400 officers have already been trained on how to drive the vehicles
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
Built for versatility, the Wedge SL transitions effortlessly from everyday tasks to outdoor exploration and precision work in tight spaces
“We’re proud to be firmly rooted in the UK, and our growing presence reflects our long-term commitment to supporting police forces nationwide,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
“This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,” said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland
“We’re proud to work with CapMetro Transit Police Department as they build a forward-thinking department that meets the demands of a modern transit environment,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
Delivering rugged laptops, body-worn cameras, and in-car video solutions
FirstNet Fusion will combine critical communications capabilities like push-to-talk, 9-1-1 dispatch and connected devices into one seamless experience
Beretta looks forward to having productive engagements with Law Enforcement Agencies with the goal of providing their officers with the most effective solutions necessary to carry out their daily mission
By bringing DroneSense by Versaterm into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform, agencies can now dispatch drones with the same speed and simplicity as their traditional emergency vehicles