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BREAKING NEWS
‘Pants on fire': Commenters mock would-be arsonist after Australian PD posts video of hilarious fail
“After setting the liquid alight, one of the offenders [set] their pants on fire, forcing them to strip their burning garments as they fled,” Victoria Police stated
Police1 readers voted Chula Vista PD’s submission the #1 recruitment video of 2024, highlighting service, technology and real-life impact
The FBI will deploy aerial armor technology to prevent further drone interference in the Palisades firefighting area
A New York Times photo captures Officer Chrystian Banuelos carrying an elderly resident to safety
“I cannot supervise all these officers making more money than me and [be] responsible for making all the decisions,” NYPD Sergeant Yahaira Lopez-Gonzalez said
The lawsuit alleged that MDSP’s physical fitness and written tests were not job-related and disproportionately disqualified women and African American applicants
Under the agreement between the U.S. Army and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, service members are guaranteed an interview after completing their military service
“By reducing the stigma surrounding suicide and expanding support for at-risk veterans and first responders, New York is leading the way,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said
The center will provide expertise on the responsible and ethical use of AI in justice, public safety and security
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Bodycam footage lays bare two officers’ shocking inaction during a man’s final moments, exposing a profound betrayal of their duty to protect life
The deadly New Orleans crowd attack shows how extremists weaponize vehicles to target public spaces, stressing the importance of stronger security and counter-radicalization measures
“Joanna’s Law” would help identify staged suicides that could otherwise deceive investigators and let killers walk free
Each president and Congress can make life a little easier or more difficult for cops, and sometimes it’s a guessing game as to which way the new guys will lean
A top priority for state and federal legislatures should be to provide funding to replace potentially insecure drones with secure, North American- or allied-manufactured UAS
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
PRODUCT NEWS
Virtual event was attended by officials from across the country to brainstorm new and better ways of improving the work environment for 911 telecommunicators and supervisors
Visit Booth #12816 at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum to discover how Action Target is addressing the evolving needs of shooting range customers
METIS plans to expand its footprint in North America
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office BearCat G3 will be located at booth 10971, on Level 2 of the Venetian Expo
Warhawk is designed for those who require peak functionality and advanced coverage
Acquisition reinforces commitment to innovation with plans to integrate AI across mission-critical platforms
New Matrice 4T and Matrice 4E enterprise drones feature smart detection for smarter operations and laser range finder for real-time precise measurement