Glendale police confront suspect holding woman hostage at knifepoint
Body camera footage captured Glendale police rescuing a woman after her boyfriend allegedly tried to force her to buy a gun for him, then took her hostage at knifepoint before...
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An armed suspect stole a Kalamazoo County deputy's cruiser after shooting the officer in the leg during a struggle
Stone County, MO, Sheriff's Office
Speeding suspect flees Stone County deputies by jumping off a bridge 50 feet into Table Rock Lake
Meriden police officer fatally shoots man beating father with baseball bat
Placer County, CA, Sheriff's Office
Placer County deputy narrowly escapes being struck by accused impaired driver at crash scene
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New Orleans police reduced overtime costs by nearly half after adopting biometric time clocks and other accountability measures, cutting spending from nearly $18 million to $9...
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Fifteen rounds of a .357 magnum vs. 19 rounds of a 9mm
Retired Lt. Frank Borelli details the planning, tradeoffs and ammunition considerations that led him to swap his everyday carry pistol for a revolver before embarking on a road...
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit targeting Minnesota immigration laws
A federal judge ruled that Minnesota and local governments cannot be compelled to assist ICE with civil immigration enforcement, rejecting a Justice Department lawsuit targeting...
July 21, 2026
Decatur, AL, Police Department
Decatur Police Department
A Decatur police recruiting effort has reduced officer vacancies to 15, with additional lateral hires expected soon as the department continues to rebuild its ranks after years...
July 21, 2026

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San Antonio police officer fires through windshield during SWAT warrant shootout
San Antonio police video footage captures a shootout that erupted when a SWAT unit served an arrest warrant, including an officer firing through a cruiser windshield after a suspect...
July 21, 2026
Fire ignited outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York City
An anti-ICE protester allegedly fired fireworks and set fire to gasoline poured over the steps outside 26 Federal Plaza, a federal building that houses ICE and other agencies,...
July 21, 2026
Chicago police SWAT officer shot in lower abdomen during hostage barricade incident
A Chicago police officer underwent surgery after being shot in the lower abdomen when a SWAT unit tried to enter a home where a suspect allegedly held a woman and a teenage girl...
July 21, 2026
Christopher Dmuchowski is accused of shooting 2 Hillsborough County deputies in an ambush
Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies were trying to arrest a man accused of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage when he opened fire, wounding two deputies before a veteran sergeant...
July 17, 2026

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ICE to begin rolling out body cameras for officers
Border czar Tom Homan said ICE is preparing to deploy body cameras to officers, with instructors undergoing training and equipment already purchased ahead of the rollout.
July 21, 2026
St. Mary's County, MD, Sheriff's County
St. Mary's County Deputy Matthew Camp swims out to save autistic boy
After a missing 9-year-old autistic boy was located in a body of water, St. Mary's County Deputy Matthew Camp swam out and safely brought him back to shore.
July 21, 2026
Creek County, OK, Sheriff's Office
Creek County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Heitman
Creek County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Heitman suffered a medical emergency less than an hour after he and his K-9 partner helped track down and capture a wanted felon.
July 17, 2026
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Rejuvenation in leadership is the 4th R in police staffing
Recruiting bonuses and new facilities can't solve staffing shortages if poor leadership is driving officers out the door, making retention and workplace culture critical priorities...
July 16, 2026

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The TOUGHBOOK 56 test unit often found itself on the dirty hood of a Jeep... shown in the garage but tested on dirt roads.
Through rigorous testing, including multiple drop tests and temperature challenges, the TOUGHBOOK 56 proved to be resilient and dependable, exceeding standard expectations and...
July 8, 2026
Trusted Technology Solutions
The T500 body camera measures less than 3'x2'x1.5'
Testing the Trusted Technology Solutions T500 Body Worn Camera system found its compact camera, intuitive Trusted Vault video platform and simple docking station setup helped ...
July 2, 2026
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Point Blank FAS G4 Armor System
Field testing found the Point Blank FAS G4 armor system remained comfortable and stable during extended wear in both external and concealed configurations.
June 10, 2026
Veritone Redact
Veritone Redact automatically identifies potentially private, or sources of such information. Face, two screens.
Veritone Redact helps law enforcement automatically blur sensitive details in video and audio, significantly reducing the time required for FOIA requests and court releases.
June 2, 2026

Honoring the Fallen

Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor
Investigators found that a wrong-way driver who fatally struck Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit and...
July 15, 2026
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U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson
Federal prosecutors have charged an Alexandria man with murdering Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, who was fatally shot while helping serve an arrest warrant Monday.
July 15, 2026
U.S. marshal shot and killed while serving arrest warrant
A U.S. marshal assigned to a violent offender task force was fatally shot while helping serve an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, authorities said.
July 14, 2026
Smith County, TX, Sheriff's Office
Smith County Sheriff's Deputy Gerald Atchison Jr. and Sheriff Larry Smith in 2018.
Smith County Sheriff's Deputy Gerald Atchison Jr. died after collapsing from what officials believe was a massive coronary event while working at agency headquarters in Tyler....
July 9, 2026