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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows a woman in a white Tesla hitting an officer on a bicycle head on, before backing into him moments later and fleeing the scene
The Upper Pottsgrove Police corporal was responding to the scene after college student Glenwood Earl Pysher IV approached the wrong house and startled residents
An AP investigation found DEA agents repeatedly monitored fentanyl shipments in New Mexico between 2023 and 2025 that were allowed to hit the streets as agencies built out criminal cases
The Cedartown police chief said the Georgia Department of Agriculture will investigate the shooting, which happened on private property while officers searched for a missing child
The Cherokee County deputy was run over while he performed a traffic stop; he returned to his vehicle and chased down the suspect, ultimately helping to arrest him
Florida offers handlers of eligible canines up to $5,000 per canine per year for veterinary expenses
Albuquerque PD’s “Adopt a Business” Program pairs officer liaisons with businesses, giving owners a direct line of contact for non-emergency responses
The man allegedly set the fire believing that there were intruders in his home; he also fired gunshots as Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies tried to rescue him
A man is accused of stabbing a Gibsonburg Police officer, severely wounding her when she attempted to escort him off of a private property
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
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
“The APX A1 Ported brings a new level of speed and control to the APX A1 family,” said Logan Killam, Sr. Product Manager for Beretta USA
Operational directed energy brings mobile, repeatable engagement to WrapShield, targeting the economics of low-cost drone threats while expanding WRAP’s addressable federal, border security and specialized public safety markets
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
The partnership brings Tranquility AI’s platform, TimePilot, to three USC Upstate initiatives: the Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC), the USC Upstate Criminal Justice Education Program, and the newly established USC Upstate Cold Case Team
WrapShield integrates capabilities designed to detect emerging threats, orchestrate informed decision making and enable appropriate and proportionate response across public safety, counter-UAS, force protection, critical infrastructure, federal, defense and international applications
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery