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BREAKING NEWS
The man had reportedly held a gas station clerk at gunpoint before fleeing to a motel; when Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived, he attempted to flee while carrying a gun
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
With more than 100 troopers nearing retirement, Minnesota State Patrol’s LETO program is filling the gap with recruits from diverse career backgrounds
After the fifth arson incident, Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran condemned the release of a suspect charged federally in connection with several of the previous incidents
Sanford Police were alerted to a video posted online showing a teenager making threats while displaying multiple guns and vests; the suspect was arrested the next day
Bystander video from the Inglewood incident shows the heavily damaged vehicle reversing into the dealership as employees fled the building
Officers faced historic challenges during the pandemic, with many falling ill in the line of duty; NLEOMF has formally recognized COVID-19 as a line-of-duty death
The second officer is hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said
Highway cameras captured the pursuit, which ended when officers and community service officers safely secured the bird
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
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
The five-year contract with BRINC Drones Inc. will equip the Newport Beach Police Department with seven drones, including one specialized for SWAT and crisis response
Northern California PD deploys proactive AI gun detection technology to reduce crime and improve police response times