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A divided Berkeley City Council voted to keep the city's ban on police use of tear gas, rejecting a proposal that would have allowed chemical agents during certain high-risk emergencies...
Oct. 1, 2026
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The LAPD will revise its pretext stop policy after an inspector general review found officers failed to fully comply with department requirements in 22 of 50 reviewed stops.
Oct. 1, 2026
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New legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul raises the mandatory retirement age for NYPD officers from 63 to 65 and broadens pension calculation options for many Tier 2 members...
Oct. 1, 2026
Honolulu Police Department
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar says improving officer pay, accelerating recruitment and retaining experienced personnel are central to a broader plan to rebuild staffing levels...
Oct. 1, 2026

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May 18-20, 2027
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Build for the call. Design for the future.

Station Design Conference is the premier educational event dedicated to the efficient, effective, and future-ready design of fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities. Each year, department leaders, city managers, architects, and project teams come together to learn what it takes to plan, design, fund, and build stations that support operational excellence for decades to come.

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A Volusia County sheriff's sergeant shed his gear and jumped into the water to rescue a 72-year-old man who had fallen from his wheelchair while fishing and was clinging to a ...
Sept. 30, 2026
Kentucky State Police arrested a Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting Trooper Hayden Phillips during an Interstate 65 traffic stop before fleeing to Louisville, where he ...
Sept. 29, 2026
Loveland police spent hours negotiating with an armed suspect while trying to serve warrants during a SWAT operation before the man fired at officers, who returned fire.
Sept. 29, 2026
NYPD body camera footage captures officers trying to calm a woman in a mental health crisis after a double stabbing in Times Square before she charged at them while swinging her...
Sept. 28, 2026
The traditional rules of gun safety remain essential, but armed professionals might need a deeper understanding of the principles behind them.
Sept. 30, 2026
Akron, OH, Police Department
Akron Police Department
An Akron police officer was punched and bitten while arresting a suspect during a burglary response, and the local FOP is criticizing witnesses who recorded and laughed during...
Sept. 30, 2026
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Military maxims, leadership principles and decades of law enforcement experience can offer practical lessons on planning, teamwork and leading successful agencies.
Sept. 29, 2026
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Nashville police have begun using the term "response to resistance" instead of "use of force," saying a growing number of agencies are adopting the language because it more accurately...
Sept. 29, 2026
TRIKKE Professional Mobility
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The TRIKKE POSITRON introduces a lightweight, versatile electric patrol vehicle designed to overcome the limitations of traditional police transport tools, offering off-road capability...
Aug. 31, 2026
Testing the Trusted Technology Solutions T500 Body Worn Camera system found its compact design, intuitive Trusted Vault platform and easy-to-use docking station streamlined everyday...
Aug. 11, 2026
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 was put through a series of real-world durability tests, including repeated drops, freezing temperatures and extended battery use, while remaining fully...
Aug. 11, 2026
Point Blank Enterprises
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
California Highway Patrol
CHP Officer Brian Liles
California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles, a 16-year veteran assigned to the Visalia area, was killed in an on-duty crash in Tulare County and is survived by his wife, two...
Sept. 29, 2026
Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips was fatally shot while on duty along Interstate 65 in Warren County, and the gunman fled the scene.
Sept. 28, 2026
Portland, OR, Police Department
Portland Police K-9 Kylo
Portland Police K-9 Kylo, who was set to retire after his shift, was fatally wounded while helping officers arrest a wanted violent offender who also died in the confrontation...
Sept. 25, 2026
Hacock County, IL, Sheriff's Office
Cato, a Hacock County Sheriff's Office K-9
Cato, a Hancock County Sheriff's Office K-9, suffered a neck injury after striking a glass door during a training exercise and later died at an Iowa veterinary hospital.
Sept. 18, 2026