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BREAKING NEWS
Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder after he allegedly snuck a gun through multiple searches and used it to shoot officers once his handcuffs were removed
The move will strengthen the city’s identity and “invest in a public safety model that reflects the community’s values, priorities, and long-term vision,” Santa Fe Springs officials stated
Trained crisis counselors staff the “Say Something” anonymous reporting system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, referring serious situations to police and school officials
“These officers ... continued to show up for this city at a moment when uncertainty affected everything about daily life,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said
In addition to 12 charges involving sexual misconduct and stalking, a recent state audit uncovered nearly $500,000 in missing funds from the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department
LAPD officials have stated that the drones are meant to complement, not replace, the helicopter fleet; currently, at least two choppers are airborne for around 20 hours per day
After the 2025 shooting, Brown’s president placed the campus police on leave; much of the lawsuit centers around the use of security cameras and the accessibility of campus buildings
Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the shooting that killed Officer John Bartholomew and severely wounded another officer
Baldwin Park Police responded after a victim was fatally shot; Officer Samuel Riveros was shot by the suspect during a standoff while working to warn bystanders of the danger
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
Engineered with Gamber-Johnson’s proven rugged design philosophy, the new TOUGHBOOK 56 docking stations ensure reliable device performance while maximizing productivity for mobile professionals
Designed for defensive use and range versatility, the Tactical Bronze model features a factory-installed single-port compensator and threaded barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle rise
Designed with performance at the forefront, the Beretta Training Gear Collection was developed in collaboration with elite shooters to enhance performance on the range and in competition
“Steiner continues to push the boundaries of optical and targeting technology to meet the evolving demands of today’s military and tactical operators,” said Christian Johnson, Steiner eOptics Vice President of Sales and Business of Development
The FLEX uses a fully rotating 180 degree lens with a wide 150 degree field of view, giving users exceptional flexibility when capturing footage
Veritone’s AI-powered platform to serve as a force multiplier, unifying decades of disparate data to help deliver justice and closure to families of violent crime victims
From transcribing 1990s-era interview tapes to analyzing modern surveillance video, a new AI partnership is helping investigators sift through evidence to find the missing link