Jacob Schmidt, a former IT specialist for the city of Greeley, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of child videos — extreme risk
After Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood vowed to continue working with ICE, sheriffs in Niagara and Cattaraugus counties spoke out against the “Local Cops, Local Crimes” Act
The lawsuits alleged Bernalillo County knowingly operated an aging helicopter with serious mechanical problems before the deadly crash
Daniel Flores turned over roughly 90 recordings to his superiors, which allegedly reveal officers in the recruitment unit making derogatory and racist remarks
“I commend the quick response and decisive actions of our officers ... in providing immediate assistance during a critical and life-threatening situation,” said New London PD Chief Brian M. Wright
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Agencies should look closely at how ballistic helmets are tested — and whether they truly protect against real-world threats
AAM has emerged as a key player in the ballistic shield market
Axon Community Shield connects real-time intelligence, aerial awareness, vehicle intelligence and technology integrations into a scalable public safety ecosystem
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Police work, murder investigations and ... show tunes? The short-lived 1990 series “Cop Rock” remains one of television’s strangest experiments
From “Law & Order” to “COPS,” the 1990s brought grittier police dramas, groundbreaking reality TV and some of the most influential portrayals of law enforcement on TV
The Gratitude Initiative, FOP and Police1 launch national campaign to recognize law enforcement children and expand college and career support for police families
Known for finding suspects who didn’t want to be found, Deputy Dirk Stolz helped guide his son from a frozen Wisconsin pond to Olympic gold
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With support from her chief, Julia Sienna represented law enforcement on national TV while sharing her love of music with a national audience
The cop shows of the 1970s were full of Vietnam veterans, college-educated cops and minorities assuming fully integrated roles
After 27 years with MPD and service with the U.S. Marshals, Vene’ La Gon is redefining life after law enforcement through pageantry and advocacy
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