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BREAKING NEWS
The woman was charged with attempted murder of an officer after bringing juice bottles filled with gasoline into a Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office station and setting it ablaze
Patti Jackson has served as the Tacoma PD’s interim police chief since March 2025; she came to the agency from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for over 35 years
After Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD would not enforce the No Secret Police Act, legislators confirmed that suits can be filed against any agencies or officers who violate the law
Huntington Beach PD used a helicopter, spike strips and a PIT maneuver before the driver ran into the ocean and surrendered under a spotlight
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rick Haggard, 52, served as the SRO for Shannon Elementary School
“Given this increase in unprecedented collaboration ... we’ll draw down 700 people effective today — 700 law enforcement personnel,” Homan said
Upon spotting a Thurston County deputy and K-9 unit, the suspect took off their plates before doing donuts and fleeing at high speeds
Of the 230 homicides logged, officials said that 156, or 68%, were considered solved; factoring in the 78 killings from past years that were solved in 2025, the rate rose to 101%
NYPD
“He was gonna crash into us,” Eric Duran told the court. "... All I had time for was to try again to stop or to try to get him to change directions. That’s all I had the time to think of.”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
PRODUCT NEWS
Acquisition transforms how agencies equip first responders with life-saving information
The First Defense one-step detection process offers a visual indication of fentanyl
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Collaboration integrates Android’s emergency live video to 911 with RapidSOS’ AI response platform supporting 600M+ connected devices, 22,000+ public safety agencies
The program allows Hazleton Police Department officers to hear 911 call audio and see drone video of an incident scene as they are en route to respond
Showcasing the Odin 2.0, Wraptor 2.0, Proviz, and other new advanced armor systems
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
The leader in EDC innovation builds on the legendary bag that sparked a movement, transforming it into a complete lineup that once again sets the industry standard
This marks the company’s 15th consecutive year partnering with BCRF, with donations generated through sales of specially marked pink flashlight models through its Lights for a Cause program