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BREAKING NEWS
The Hollister Police Officers Association stated it was told the city would “lay off every single civilian staff member of our department,” while the city denied that claim
The Mount Prospect and Palatine PDs coordinated to arrest the man as he left his home on the same day detectives believe he may have been planning to carry out an attack
The city achieved preliminary compliance in 99% of monitorable consent-decree obligations, according to the latest monitoring team reports
Forum examines how Dialogue Policing and unified command can protect peaceful assembly while preventing violence
In the 34-county region served by the FBI Sacramento Field Office, 123 people were arrested, 30 illegal weapons were confiscated and 15 child victims were found or identified
The Civil Service Employees Association stated in the lawsuit filed on behalf of Onondaga County dispatchers that state law prohibits transferring government employees’ work to AI software
Memorials
Forty-one of the officers memorialized died from World Trade Center-related illnesses; Det. Didarul Islam, who was fatally shot while working a security detail, was also honored
“Through ... education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer,” Merced PD Sgt. Jacob Fister said
Gloria Kowalewicz was found fatally shot in 1960; Chicago police say new technology allowed them to match a fingerprint and DNA from the crime scene to Thomas F. McInerney Jr., then a detective working on violent crimes
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
The camera offers several options for hands-free use. It can be mounted to compatible helmet systems with Picatinny or ARC mounts, worn with a headband, or mounted in other positions.
Eva Saravia Joins SS8 as Chief Operating Officer to Lead Global Operations and Strategic Growth
Clearview AI partners with the National Child Protection Task Force to find children at risk of exploitation and harm
The new docking family replaces Gamber-Johnson’s previous Android-only ET6X docking solutions while introducing support for Windows devices, expanded connectivity, and new Tri RF configurations
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls