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BREAKING NEWS
Authorities recovered 32 firearms, 12 high-capacity magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition during the operation
Four former Whittier police Explorers alleged they were groomed and sexually abused during the 1970s, with incidents tied to ride-alongs and program supervision
NYPD
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s new Office of Community Safety will oversee mental health response, violence prevention and victim services as part of a broader strategy to reduce non-criminal demands on NYPD
“The result of it was galling,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated. “We had executives that had multiple, three, four, five…kitted-out vehicles assigned to them personally.”
Police officials warned the proposal could impact recruitment and expose officers to legal risk; some chiefs said officers could face consequences whether they chose to intervene or not
NYPD
Madison Square Garden invites New Yorkers to submit ‘Thank You’ videos for star-studded NYPD tribute
Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan is hosting an invite-only concert for 15,000 officers, and New Yorkers are being asked to join the campaign with tribute videos
The Adams County deputies alleged they were publicly harassed over rapper Afroman’s viral videos, which were viewed more than 3 million times on YouTube
Nicole Mehringer alleged the LAPD held her to a stricter standard after an alcohol-related arrest, while male officers in similar situations kept their jobs or retired without discipline
Metro Police stated the man has fled from law enforcement, once pointed a gun at an officer and was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, among other offenses
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
Judges evaluated nominations from across the country and selected this year’s distinguished group of inductees to be recognized during the 2026 National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
T4E will be showcasing realistic training tools designed to enhance officer readiness while reducing training costs and logistical barriers
To help aspiring leaders navigate this career milestone, a panel of veteran law enforcement leaders will convene for a live webinar and panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 P.M. PDT
Cybergenetics’ TrueAllele software enhances RapidHIT results by interpreting even the most challenging DNA evidence and turning them into clear, scientifically supported match statistics
Software will empower city officials and local towing operators to better serve the Fort Wayne community
The program will provide agencies with drone technology capable of quick launch, real time video streaming and integration with Ohio’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management system
Leon Todd, executive director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, credited SAFEGUARD Recruiting’s recruiting-focused approach with doubling applications