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Police drone technology has a staggering amount of applications. Here’s a roundup of UAS footage that captures how drones help law enforcement
It’s incumbent upon officers to overcome a resistant suspect quickly to minimize the risk of injury to everyone
If Travis Ball is convicted of capital murder, he could face the death penalty
The jury recommended life in prison without parole for Lincoln Rutledge, who fatally shot a SWAT officer during a standoff last year
Currently, 147 of the department’s approximately 900 officers wear cameras
Christopher Barlow, 20, was armed with a handgun and double-edged knife when he was arrested
Police Chief Ed Flynn said the law contributes to violence
Even if your organization has patched against Eternal Blue, Petya ransomware can still spread
Alex Ladwig was alone and working overtime at a transit station when authorities say he approached Nicory Marquis Spann on the lower level
Deputy Josh Wiley was escorting Rodney Cole to the bathroom when Cole attacked him with a long screwdriver
Blaine Robert Erb was killed in the shootout with police after opening fire on a bus full of people
Trooper Ryan Albin was an 11-year veteran of the department
Police Chief Bill Partridge said if citizens make false claims on social media, he’ll post video footage for the public to see
Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said it’s unclear why the officer did not stop for the officer who attempted to pull him over
The extent of the deputy’s injuries is unknown
Proper use of cover is a critical skill when you come under fire. Train to move, train to take cover and train to win
Police said Diondrae Brown fired one shot at officers as he fled on foot
Nicory Marquis Spann was arrested and held without bail on suspicion of attempted murder of Deputy Alex Ladwig
Officers must keep their minds sharp and be able to analyze situations quickly and effectively so that they—and their colleagues—return home safely
The policy exempts police audio and video recordings from public records laws and gives PDs broad discretion over when to refuse requests from people for copies of them
When deputies stopped in to eat, an employee allegedly called them “pigs” and said all officers were “crooked”
Doctors have said Lt. Jeff Neville’s 12-inch wound caused significant bleeding but narrowly missed major arteries and a nerve
Ronell Wilson’s first death sentence was overturned because of an improper prosecution argument
Jack Lee Ernest had several weapons, including brass knuckles, two knives and a sawed-off shotgun
Kenneth and Ann Gleszer left the money in their will to increase the numbers of police K-9 in the area
The grant will provide the PD with resources to work with the community to counter threats, stifle terrorist recruitment efforts, and help ensure that residents and visitors are protected
The department’s current shotguns are old, and some need to be taken out of service
The app allows officers to live-stream video to supervisors and provides their exact location using GPS technology
Police said the black officer was off-duty when he heard the gunfire near his home and ran toward it with his service weapon to try to help
