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BREAKING NEWS
A statement issued by Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other officials stated local LE could arrest federal agents who broke state laws; the DOJ called any such efforts “illegal and futile”
NYPD
The petrified pup was rescued by officers from the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit after a bystander called 911 to report a dog hit by a northbound 2 train
Sig Sauer has denied claims that the weapon is prone to unintentional discharge, citing the dismissal of multiple lawsuits surrounding the P320
The state will settle the lawsuit by Larry Orr, who accused a state police officer of violating his rights during a discredited investigation; Orr, in turn, agreed to give up the life ring
If the contract is approved by the city council, officers will earn nearly $120,000 in their first year on the job — an almost 13% raise from 2024 and nearly 40% over the previous seven years
Kansas City leaders believe this initiative will help workforce retention in the police and fire departments, and will help fill positions left open by retirees
The Metro Police Authority dedicated five officers to a “task force model” 287(g) agreement; however, the officers were not able to complete the 40 hours of required training
The six bystanders were wounded when former Denver officer Brandon Ramos fired into a crowd while shooting at an armed suspect
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux declined an offer to participate in the program to avoid bringing “smoke” to the city; Mayor Eric L. Johnson has called for a public evaluation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
“We’re proud to be firmly rooted in the UK, and our growing presence reflects our long-term commitment to supporting police forces nationwide,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
“This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,” said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland
“We’re proud to work with CapMetro Transit Police Department as they build a forward-thinking department that meets the demands of a modern transit environment,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
Delivering rugged laptops, body-worn cameras, and in-car video solutions
FirstNet Fusion will combine critical communications capabilities like push-to-talk, 9-1-1 dispatch and connected devices into one seamless experience
Beretta looks forward to having productive engagements with Law Enforcement Agencies with the goal of providing their officers with the most effective solutions necessary to carry out their daily mission
By bringing DroneSense by Versaterm into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform, agencies can now dispatch drones with the same speed and simplicity as their traditional emergency vehicles