Police News
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BREAKING NEWS
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
After speaking to deputies, the man went to his car before placing his child inside, pulling out a shotgun and pointing it at LEOs
The Spokane Police Department’s policy manual previously made an allowance for officers to take improvised action to respond to unexpected or abrupt threats
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that a $3 fee was unconstitutional; since then, pensions have been paid through reserves, which are steadily decreasing
California approved measures to make shoplifting a felony on the second offense and to increase penalties for certain drug-related crimes
The man, shirtless and barefoot, paced a large intersection while pointing the gun at his own head before turning it on St. Paul officers
The inaugural webinar will explore transcription capabilities in Microsoft Word and how Microsoft Excel’s AI-powered features can facilitate data analysis in law enforcement
The man, whom officers stated smelled of gasoline, said he had a document to deliver to Congress
Mental Health
‘Too much ugliness': Maine PD chief announces he will step down, citing the job’s mental health toll
“Mental health needs to be treated like any other illness or injury,” Baileyville Chief Bob Fitzsimmons wrote. “It’s ok to talk about it, it’s ok to seek treatment without shame”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Imagine how policing could improve if instead of just investigating incidents to find blame, we also investigated incidents to learn how to avoid them happening in the first place
The standard for whether speech is protected has evolved to provide more protection
Know these common scenarios that can cause cops to lose situational awareness – and avoid them!
A recent event where officers confronted a suicidal man armed with a sword provides a stark reminder of the dangers and complexities in law enforcement
A review of the effective strategies and calm professionalism of police forces nationwide in managing recent civil disturbances
When Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley resisted commands during a traffic stop, the responding officer demonstrated essential tactics for upholding professionalism
PRODUCT NEWS
The Truth SNAP Plate System is the latest in modular body armor protection and offers unparalleled lightness, thinness, and multi-threat defense
TRULEO’s technology analyzes 100% of BWC footage — far beyond what human review can do alone
Joint solution enables law enforcement to harness actionable intelligence and streamline operations
Getac (Booth #1311) and T-Mobile (Booth #521) will showcase the products during the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition
Veritone Track enables tracking of individuals and vehicles in video evidence at scale, without relying on personally identifiable information
Veritone Redact leverages AI to automate redaction, enabling faster, more accurate processing of video evidence
CLIPr integrated into all i-PRO body worn camera and in-car-video solutions
New EOS EXO body-worn camera, AI-powered reporting, and unified sister brands set the gold standard in public safety innovation
Experts will be available to discuss technologies transforming agency operations
New updates streamline local and state systems, improving compliance and emergency response readiness for public safety professionals