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BREAKING NEWS
The judge cited reasonable doubt after conflicting testimony about whether Kelsey Fitzsimmons pointed a firearm at responding North Andover Officer Pat Noonan
Emma Soto toured the valley in a helicopter, joined the SWAT team in clearing a “house” in a simulated village and called out her movements over a radio under the call sign Moana-1
Scranton PD’s proposal for new technology would include monitoring systems, HD surveillance cameras, data management platforms and related infrastructure
Bystander video shows the woman wriggling out of a half-open Muskegon Heights Police cruiser window while handcuffed before running away; she was arrested days later
8 LEOs file lawsuit against U.S. military after suffering illnesses following response to F-35 crash
The Albuquerue officers’ lawsuit contends the military had a duty to warn first responders expected to arrive to such a crash of the potential hazards involved and how to protect themselves
The man pulled the gun from beneath his clothing and pointed it at a Phoenix Police officer as he fled, prompting officers to fire shots
Sgt. Billy Randolph was standing outside his vehicle at the scene of an 18-wheeler crash and fire when he was struck by DeAujalae Evans’ car on Aug. 12, 2024
The armed suspect barricaded himself with two women and shot an officer before being fatally shot by SWAT
The Fresno City Council changed city law to allow officers to enter areas of private property considered public without a warrant for code enforcement purposes
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
PRODUCT NEWS
The rollout includes eight ARSENAL CORE body-worn camera kits featuring 128GB internal storage, wireless activation readiness, and hot-swappable battery systems to support extended patrol coverage
The annual ILEETA Conference & Expo draws law-enforcement educators, trainers, and decision-makers from across the country to engage in professional development, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge training demonstrations
“In-car recording remains a critical layer of patrol accountability,” said Kyle Ragsdale, CSO of 10-8 Video. “Departments need equipment that integrates cleanly into the vehicle while delivering dependable performance”
he newly installed two-camera ARSENAL systems provide synchronized front and rear recording, capturing both roadway activity and rear-seat transport conditions
Argus BWC 2 advances what modern policing expects from body worn cameras by enhancing officer safety, strengthening community trust, and delivering unmatched reliability for real world operations
The latest expansion includes six additional two-camera ARSENAL in-car systems, reinforcing synchronized front-facing roadway recording and infrared rear-seat monitoring capabilities across the county’s patrol units
Engineered for reliability, precision, and mission readiness, CSI products are built to perform when seconds matter most
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would allow state and local agencies to apply for authorization to disable drones during major events, including the 2026 World Cup