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BREAKING NEWS
Five suspects have been arrested after allegedly trying to steal more than $50,000 in sports memorabilia from a local retailer
Jennings County Sheriff William K. “Kenny” Freeman Jr. has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of theft, official misconduct, obstruction of justice and perjury
The Cobb Police Department was awarded the FIFA Counter-C-UAS grant, worth $10.67 million, to strengthen police’s ability to identify and mitigate unauthorized drone activity
Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey accepted the resignation of Nathan Stotts; a criminal investigation as well as an internal inquiry remain ongoing
The Gwinnett County Police Department warned drivers to make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained; the officer helped the boy to safety after the crash
The proposed surge follows New York’s approval of legislation limiting ICE operations and restricting agents from wearing masks during enforcement actions
A 16-hour hostage standoff involving 10 hostages, suspected explosives and a medical emergency highlights lessons on containment, negotiations and tactical patience
The man continued to flee from St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies after the attack; deputies later located him using a drone
“From the ground to the sky, the Secret Service and our partners have it covered,” said Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s New York office
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
How disciplined planning and consistent standards protect investigations and public trust under intense scrutiny
As Congress disputes immigration policy, a DHS shutdown disrupts grants, training and federal partnerships that state and local agencies rely on for operational support
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
PRODUCT NEWS
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
New investigative DNA database helps agencies find suspect leads and case connections from low-level, partial, mixed, and previously “not searchable” DNA results.
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations
Open to active law enforcement officers, LETC delivers four full days of advanced training led by world-class instructors with real-world operational experience
New waterproof lighting system introduced at FDIC International