RSS Defense Industry News‘A terrible risk’: Senate appropriators dim prospects of another defense reconciliation bill June 10, 2026Trump’s shipbuilding, munitions, and Golden Dome efforts rely on extra-budgetary funding maneuver. Thomas NovellyNew calls for lawmakers to override Trump’s anti-union EO at the Pentagon June 9, 2026Last year, the Senate blocked a House measure to halt ban on collective bargaining at the Defense Department and other agencies. Erich WagnerIn apparent first, Navy drone boat rescues helicopter crew downed at sea June 9, 2026The unmanned vessel, made by Texas-based Saronic, was sent to the region in March. Thomas NovellyNew CISA directive will reshape how agencies prioritize cyber risks, official says June 9, 2026Federal government will be directed to plan first to ward off the most devastating attacks. David DiMolfettaThe director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job June 9, 2026A veteran of White House intelligence operations explains why. Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation Police Chief MagazinePolice Policy for Real-World Decisions June 10, 2026Just after midnight, a patrol sergeant monitors a vehicle pursuit moving from residential streets onto a divided roadway. Speeds are increasing. Traffic conditions are changing near an upcoming exit. The pursuing officer reports the suspect is weaving but still maintaining control. Air support is en route. Although pursuit policies vary across jurisdictions based on law, geography, and operational capacity, they share a common challenge: guiding supervisory and officer decisions under rapidly evolving […] David TeodosioLeading at the Intersection of Crisis and Care June 3, 2026Police use of force has arguably become one of the most visible public policy issues related to the criminal justice system in the United States today. Use-of-force issues surrounding acute behavioral emergencies and police restraint practices are currently dominating both the media headlines and research interests of major public policy shaping institutions. It is incumbent upon police chiefs to be prepared, […] David TeodosioThe Brief: Crime or Incident? June 1, 2026Police officers may encounter acts of violence, threats, harassment, or property damage that appear to target someone based on their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or gender. Whether these actions constitute a hate incident or rise to the level of a hate crime, they can generate fear, destabilize communities, and require a thoughtful, […] David TeodosioTech Talk: When the Sirens Are Silent June 1, 2026In today’s digital age the threats facing police agencies extend far beyond the streets they patrol. Police chiefs have long prepared for natural disasters, civil unrest, and critical incidents, but a new threat has emerged—the cyberattack. Unlike traditional emergencies, a major cyber-security incident can paralyze an agency’s operations for months or even years before full […] David TeodosioPerspectives: June 2026 June 1, 2026Adopting a data-driven policing strategy, coupled with building a culture of community-oriented policing, has significantly enhanced public safety outcomes in our jurisdiction. Each month, our supervisory team meets to thoroughly analyze the previous month’s crime and crash statistics, along with other key indicators. This regular, timely review has proven far more effective than less frequent […] Margaret White Contact Us
