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BREAKING NEWS
Officer Michael Horan was responding to a report of a man with a gun inside a Food Lion store when he was fatally shot
Violent crime against seniors in America has surged by 331% in the last decade, making safety a top priority for retirees; do you agree with the rankings?
“I’m not going to call them kids, they don’t deserve that. They make very adult decisions, shooting at us, killing our dog,” said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
Police say the officer, who graduated from the state police academy in October 2022, used a “skip scan” scheme where he paid for some items at self-checkout but failed to pay for others
Off-duty Jefferson County SRO Larry Williams, who was dressed as Santa while volunteering at a church, detained the suspect and brought him to on-duty colleagues
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is one of 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington selected to receive a cumulative $2.6 million in funding from the grant program
“The Commission’s decision finds the Appellant’s tweets to be protected speech and are not just cause for his termination,” a decision by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission states
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
Photos shared by Orange City Police on social media show someone saw one of the monkeys atop their fence, and it appeared to be about the size of a toddler
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“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
After a public range incident, it’s clear that “true safety” isn’t on the weapon. Learn why focused awareness is the ultimate protection
Your hard-earned knowledge about active shooter events may help to prevent your loved ones from becoming victims
PRODUCT NEWS
The award recognizes Imperato’s outstanding charitable contributions through Henry’s “Guns For Great Causes” program and his dedication to supporting America’s law enforcement
Firm will review approaches utilized by Columbus, Ohio, to provide 911 service and emergency response for incidents outside traditional law enforcement fire/rescue, and emergency medical
The team deployed nearly 900 times in 2024, supporting first responders in nearly every state and Washington D.C.
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
Partnership allows public agencies to access Collective Data’s software
For Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, a small rural agency with limited resources, the new simulator fills critical training gaps
Ford’s latest SUV delivers towing strength, tactical tools and a redesigned interior for situational awareness