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BREAKING NEWS
Among the problems: Some local police were unaware of two communications centers on site, so officers didn’t know the Secret Service wasn’t receiving their radio transmissions
$157 million from the grant is allocated to the COPS Hiring Program, supporting the addition of 1,200 officers across 235 agencies
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Henderson Police Department said they will not release booking photos because of the decision
DOJ opens civil rights probe of Miss. sheriff’s office after ex-deputies convicted of racist assault
The DOJ will investigate whether the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has engaged in a pattern of excessive force, and whether it has used discriminatory policing practices
“I like the scene work very much,” Windham Police Detective Gene Gallant Gallant said. “It’s like putting a puzzle together”
“If you don’t see someone in a giant chicken costume, then we really have a problem,” SFPD Lt. Ozol said
All three had been on paid leave while under investigation since May
The Oct. 26 event is open to all first responders and their immediate family members
NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams called the vehicles “a pain in the ass,” saying that they allowed drivers to avoid tolls and also aided in criminal activity
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Oracle’s chair and CTO Larry Ellison recently predicted that “every police officer is going to be supervised at all times,” raising questions about balancing enhanced accountability with privacy concerns
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
The recent comments by entrepreneur Andy Frisella that were laced with misogyny and violence are a reminder that female officers are still fighting for respect
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
PRODUCT NEWS
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
The PCCS Pro Female simulator is the result of a six-year collaboration with the U.S. Army
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Pathfinder’s capabilities are now available via the cloud, giving law enforcement new deployment options to accelerate justice
Designed as an all-season boot with a more traditional uniform look, the Trooper GTX Side Zip appeals to patrol officers, state troopers, K9 handlers, deputy sheriffs, tactical officers, park rangers or anyone who just wants a tactical look to wear on or off the job
“Since its inception five years ago, CAPS has featured the public-sector’s brightest minds exploring its greatest challenges and opportunities, and this year’s conference is no exception,” said Morgan Sava, senior vice president of corporate marketing and support services. “We’re looking forward to another great event.”