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BREAKING NEWS
“A search of the suspect vehicle revealed a number of Lululemon clothing products, most of which still had the price tags and hangers attached to them,” the Atlanta PD posted
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is baffled after deputies nabbed the same man for DUI on consecutive nights — a scenario the sheriff calls “statistically unlikely”
The 2021 attack on Deputy Juan “Johnny” Ruiz happened at a sheriff’s substation where Clinton Hurley was taken after an arrest in connection with multiple felony warrants
The exodus of officers from Detroit had been a problem for years, reaching a frenzy in 2022, when the department was losing an average of one per day
Lt. Shane Chadwick stated the drones will be deployed for various tasks, including monitoring minor disturbances, aiding active crime scenes and providing visual support for firefighters
Robert Howie, 55, began his journey from Ocala to Key West and back on Feb. 12, aiming to complete the trip by February 28; he plans to cover 100 miles per day
Mental Health
The East Lansing Police Department introduced Cordico, a wellness app that provides users with access to mental health resources and allows employees to seek help anonymously
President Donald Trump’s order was part of broader efforts to reduce the federal government’s size and costs
Jurors convicted Clear Creek County Deputy Andrew Buen of criminally negligent homicide in the June 2022 shooting, which led to changes in mental health crisis training
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
After thousands of former police firearms were linked to crimes, the ATF warns law enforcement to reconsider resale policies. Should departments mandate destruction instead?
From combating cross-border crime to safeguarding democratic values, our alliance rises above politics to protect both nations
DeepSeek’s advanced AI is reshaping data analysis, but concerns over security, privacy, and foreign influence should have law enforcement agencies on high alert
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Trump’s Executive Order expands law enforcement’s authority, granting access to new tools and resources for countering cartel-driven narcotics operations
From reversing police reform orders to promoting AI and expanding police resources, here’s what has unfolded since January 20
PRODUCT NEWS
Industry-leading cloud-native computer-aided dispatch system will enhance emergency response for 3.2 million residents across San Diego County
This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore innovation and the latest cutting-edge products available to law enforcement
With this authorization, Magnet Forensics solutions, Magnet One and Magnet Review, can process unclassified federal information — a major benefit for federal digital investigations
Lifesaving LED-lit safety vest aims to reduce struck-by incidents and protect first responders in low-light environments
Flock Nova unifies law enforcement data, while FreeForm enhances vehicle searches with AI-powered plain-language queries
Unveils Exterro remote mobile discovery solution to enable legal, e-discovery and forensic teams to remotely collect and review mobile phone data without an agent
Designed for comfort and durability, FlexShield offers a lightweight, uniform-friendly alternative to metal badges—ideal for polos, MOLLE gear, and vests.