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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect shot Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert in a three-hour standoff, during which he moved between three locations while shooting at officers
The Colorado Springs Police Department will now allow anyone with a high school diploma or GED to apply
Ex-Costa Mesa officer Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court
The New Orleans PD began distributing 500 bottles of Crystal Hot Sauce with custom labels that link to a website where career seekers can find out how to become an officer
Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services
The ruling finds that officer names and administrative reviews tied to use-of-force incidents are generally not protected personnel records under Anton’s Law
Videos show Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore wrestling the gun away from the suspect as he tackled him, getting shot in the leg in the process
Two NJSP detectives assigned to a U.S. Marshals task force found the man on a front porch; when they instructed him to raise his hands, he grabbed a revolver instead
The suspect approached a female shopper and a 3-year-old boy, then displayed a large knife she had taken from the store and “took possession of the child,” Omaha Deputy Chief Scott Gray said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Drawing on decades of expertise, the potential Hexagon spin-off helps organizations navigate uncertainty and manage change across the world’s most critical infrastructure
“Agencies like Independence County are making smart, long-term investments in their patrol infrastructure,” said Kyle Ragsdale, CSO of 10-8 Video
Traka Touch Core is a compact electronic key cabinet designed to deliver professional-grade key control for small and mid-sized organisations and multi-site operations
The new 15,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to keep Metrohm’s specialized technical teams at the center of the industries they serve
Partnership establishes a powerful, cost-efficient alternative to incumbent solutions, combining Veritone’s leading AI capabilities with LeoSight’s data visualization to advance real-time public safety operations
The newest capability adds advanced License Plate Reader analysis to the TRULEO AI agent suite
With SS8’s Discovery, the agency fused these sources into a single analytical view, providing automated filtering, real-time link analysis
The department’s installation includes two-camera ARSENAL configurations designed to capture synchronized front-facing roadway footage and infrared rear-seat transport video
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