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BREAKING NEWS
The man eventually surrendered to San Leandro Police Department officers after throwing his handgun at a cruiser
Students signed numbers through 10 and cycled through dozens of words police could use while they’re on duty, including license, car, stop, wait, lost, water, food and family
Mikal Mahdi admitted to shooting Orangeburg Officer James Myers eight times before burning his body in a shed in 2004
Sobriety tests help police officers assess impairment and decide whether to proceed with a BAC test during traffic stops
On April 7, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 364, which allows people with work authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to serve as LEOs
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
Detective Bryan Van Brunt died in 2019 after suffering “profound PTSD” related to his undercover work; six years later, he was honored on the PD’s memorial wall in a special ceremony
After airborne officers directed public safety officials on the ground to the location, police found the child “conscious and alert,” state police reported
“The driver had a serious leg injury and was unable to get any further away from the fire,” South Brunswick police chief Raymond Hayducka said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
From predictive patrols to real-time misconduct alerts, here’s what Executive Order 14179 means for your department
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
From staffing shortages to public trust challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped law enforcement. Are agencies better prepared for the next pandemic?
A brutal ambush, a fallen deputy and a judge’s stunning ruling — police demand answers after two alleged cop killers are granted bond
PRODUCT NEWS
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
Safariland‘s REDLINE product line ensures clear and reliable communications in harsh fire and rescue operating environments
“Versaterm is committed to empowering forensic professionals with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in their analyses and investigations,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer at Versaterm
Pennsylvania State Police invested more than $40 million to purchase 2,000 body cameras, expanded-view cameras for 1,400 cruisers, and the software needed to store the footage
This premier event invites active law enforcement officers to experience four intensive days of world-class training, sharpen critical skills and connect with industry leaders
The team conducted more than 140 flights, totalling over 45 hours in the air, to assist NOPD in its mission of keeping officers and festival attendees safe
Building upon the company’s growing library of protected IP, the patented A2Z AirDock enables infinite reach for non-stop autonomous drone deployments across a shareable regional drone infrastructure