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BREAKING NEWS
Set to Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” the West Memphis PD’s video has led to recruitment inquiries from Canada to Africa
NYPD
The “Q-Stat” system will track 311 complaints and hold precincts accountable for addressing public concerns
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible law enforcement retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown alleged that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office routinely breaks a state law that prohibits local LE participation in federal immigration enforcement
The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Policing Institute’s 1974 report, “Women in Policing: A Manual”
“Officers and sergeants who ... didn’t return by [the March 10] deadline have been terminated effective immediately,” DOCCS Commissioner Daniel Martuscello said
The Hanceville City Council voted to immediately suspend department operations and search for a new chief to build a new department and hire employees
Newark Police Department Officer Joseph Anthony Azcona was shot to death while investigating illegal gun activity; a 14-year-old is suspected in the killing
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
President Trump’s decision to eliminate the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) has reignited debate over police accountability. But data suggests the program may have fallen far short of its goal
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
PRODUCT NEWS
We are excited by what’s to come for each of these companies as well as the value we believe a spin-off will create for our employees, customers, and shareholders,” says Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board for Hexagon
Leading data intelligence platform expands public safety business and commercial use cases to help organizations unlock, own, and activate their data
Magnet Forensics named Best Cybersecurity Company of 2025
Drone footage provided a bird’s-eye view of the search area, allowing officers on the ground to use the drone’s imaging to pinpoint the suspect’s location, video shows
How is your department using mobile printers?
Ashland and Bayfield counties pool resources in the state’s first county-to-county consolidation, keeping pace with 911 service evolution and improving emergency-response delivery
Report provides insights into what’s happening today in the public-safety sector and why