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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect showed “obvious signs of narcotics impairment” after fleeing a traffic stop, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s office
The barrier system can stop a 15,000-pound vehicle within 20 feet, and it can be deployed by one person in less than 10 seconds, according to the Scranton Police Department
The Franklin County Sheriff’s office released audio highlighting the man’s calls to its non-emergency line, in which he mocked dispatchers; he is not blocked from calling 911
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is expected to face a $6 million deficit, the largest portion of the county’s expected $30 million gap
Sheriff Gregory Tony criticized Broward County’s decision to remove Fire Rescue from his agency after 2028, as years of disputes over funding and oversight come to a head
Joanne Baker was the primary caretaker for retired Pembroke Pines Officer John Baker following his severe injuries in a 2019 on-duty motorcycle crash
The driver, who had escaped a South Florida hospital after an involuntary mental health hold, kept fleeing in spite of multiple PIT maneuvers before being nabbed by state troopers
K-9 Kylo was killed during an attempt to arrest a suspect, who also died during the incident; he had served with the Portland Police Bureau since 2020
Prior to Jan. 1, 2026, the state used an online learning management system that did not notify officers when their certification expired
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
The integration gives public safety agencies real-time aerial intelligence within the CAD workflow, eliminating separate systems and manual coordination
A pinnacle of Pietro Beretta Selection craftsmanship, the SO10 EELL History brings the Battle of Pavia of 1525 to life through a thousand hours of full hand engraving
A visionary modern sporting rifle, the Titan embodies several true firsts for Beretta and introduces unexplored solutions within the firearms industry, both from an aesthetic and a technical perspective
The company has hired Kimberly Barney as Chief Operations Officer, promoted Shelli Hawkins to Chief Towing Ambassador and Jeff Pesnell to Vice President of Enterprise Accounts, and hired Kayla Ann Tadasa as Director of Customer Success
