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BREAKING NEWS
Heidelberg Police Chief Dennis Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018
Rayquell M. Grant was found guilty of assault and attempted assault in the stabbing of an Amherst Police officer, but was acquitted of first-degree attempted murder
Taos County Sheriff’s Sgt. Joseph Apodaca joined the agency in 2018 and served on the swift water rescue team
The Richfield PD officer pursued the suspected prowler on foot before both men fell to the ground; the man produced a gun and shot the officer, prompting another officer to fire shots
Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI
The driver of the Nissan was arrested on felony counts of reckless conduct, second-degree assault and criminal mischief, as well as driving under the influence
Medical
Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss
The suspect pulled a gun from a bag and fired at posted Secret Service officers before officers returned fire, federal officials said
Burglary suspect trapped in a wall rescued after Calif. cops on coffee break hear his cries for help
The man fell from a movie theater roof and became wedged inside a wall cavity for 10 hours before Salinas officers heard his cries for help during a coffee stop
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
From transcribing 1990s-era interview tapes to analyzing modern surveillance video, a new AI partnership is helping investigators sift through evidence to find the missing link
The 7-week, fully online course is now open for enrollment
By combining bonded cellular connectivity with secure IP video and accelerated file transfer, agencies can stream live video and move large inspection datasets from the field to command centers in minutes – even in low-connectivity environments
The program launched on March 23, and the new drones have helped on 275 service calls; on 148 of those calls, drone pilots were able to identify a suspect before ground units arrived
Rugged docking solutions engineered for public sector & enterprise fleet professionals
Latest rugged laptop delivers enhanced performance, refined design, new levels of security, and power efficient workflows in demanding environments
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Integration connects YASSI’s vehicle record lookup infrastructure with Autura’s TowLien lien processing workflow, delivering faster response times, normalized data and more efficient access for tow operators nationwide
By requiring an RFID credential to fire, Real County’s new duty weapons are designed to prevent a seized firearm from being used against a deputy during prisoner transport
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field