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BREAKING NEWS
The last remaining officer of the Weber City Police Department resigned after the chief and an officer were fired, and two others were dismissed due to lack of training resources
Ex-North Andover officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was acquitted of pointing a gun at Officer Patrick Noonan after a judge ruled that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof
The Oklahoma state budget for fiscal year 2027 includes $6.75 million to fund a training academy for new troopers
The woman, who had cut herself and drank cleaning supplies after locking herself in a bathroom, said that she would “kill anyone who tried to help” her
The petition for a light sentence for Sgt. Erik Duran included signatures from federal agents, officers across the country and some cops worldwide
The new bill gives a state board the authority to decertify a sheriff and requires that decertified sheriffs be removed from office and replaced
The bear was soon safely secured and taken back to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staffers with the state’s Environmental Protection Department
“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
Auburn Police Officers Edward Pickard and Lucas Drancsak spotted the person, climbed down a 10-foot wall and ran to shoreline; Pickard entered the water and helped the person to safety
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
Engineered for mission-ready performance, the new docking stations combine Gamber-Johnson’s trusted durability with a refined, modern design built for demanding environments
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