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BREAKING NEWS
Ian Cramer was sentenced to serve 28 years in prison for driving head-on into Deputy Paul Martin’s vehicle after fleeing from a hospital
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
The “Halo Law” adds misdemeanor penalties for people who refuse to back 25 feet away from public safety personnel responding to incidents
The Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
Of the 46 academies examined, 11 reportedly had variations in the required number of classroom and skill development hours and six did not deliver all required lessons
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
“As attorney general, I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” said AG Gentner Drummond
Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Oakland’s policy as an “extreme outlier” that undermines public safety and crime prevention
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
Gamber-Johnson American Aluminum Accessories acquisition
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