Police and Security News

07/15/2025

“There’s something happening here…” begins this powerful new op-ed that speaks directly to officers on the front lines — and to the public watching from the sidelines.Read this heartfelt reflection on the complexities of modern policing. https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/07/15/and-nothing-but-the-truth-8/

07/14/2025

The Dangers of Circular Reasoning in Police Investigations

Circular reasoning doesn’t just weaken a case - it can sabotage justice.
In this article, we take a critical look at how investigative shortcuts can lead to wrongful conclusions, and what needs to change to avoid them.

Read now: https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/07/11/the-dangers-of-circular-reasoning-in-police-investigations/

07/08/2025

PSE 2025 - 40th Anniversary in 2026!

07/08/2025

06/24/2025

Springfield Armory® Echelon™ 4.0C

Today, striker-fired, polymer frame pistols are the overwhelming choice for law enforcement and every major manufacturer has now gotten into the act.

https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/24/springfield-armory-echelon-4-0c/

06/24/2025

How New Jersey’s New Use-of-Force Policies Are Impacting Officer Training and Public Safety
https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/24/how-new-jerseys-new-use-of-force-policies-are-impacting-officer-training-and-public-safety/

06/24/2025

K-12 Anonymized Threat Response Guidance
https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/24/k-12-anonymized-threat-response-guidance/

06/24/2025

National Law Enforcement Museum Launches Podcast Series on Law Enforcement Think Tanks
https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/24/national-law-enforcement-museum-launches-podcast-series-on-law-enforcement-think-tanks/

06/24/2025

Swatting Awareness for Law Enforcement

https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/24/swatting-awareness-for-law-enforcement/

06/13/2025

Emergency Response Reinvented: The Growing Role of Drones as First Responders

https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/13/emergency-response-reinvented-the-growing-role-of-drones-as-first-responders/

The concept of Drone as a First Responder (DFR) is rapidly gaining traction in the United States, with companies like Skydio, BRINC, Aerodome, and Flock Safety leading the charge. This technology promises to revolutionize the way law enforcement agencies respond to emergencies, offering faster response times, enhanced situational awareness, and improved officer safety.

06/10/2025

Staying Safe and Smart: How Modern Handgun Safeties Help You Avoid Legal Trouble

https://policeandsecuritynews.com/2025/06/10/staying-safe-and-smart-how-modern-handgun-safeties-help-you-avoid-legal-trouble/

"As an honorably retired law enforcement fi****ms instructor, armorer and fi****ms expert witness, it has become abundantly clear to me that the significance of maintaining a defensive handgun to factory specifications has largely become lost on many individuals who carry a personal defense handgun."