Communications

The second is knowing how to handle the evidence when the worst happens

The new XL Connect 95P portable radio from L3Harris features open architecture to ensure that it can connect seamlessly with any other P25-compliant agency

Portland is the only city in the top 75 U.S. cities that doesn’t use bodycams, according to the DOJ

The system aims to help Spanish-speaking residents feel more comfortable and build relationships with that community

Officials hope that by next year mental health professionals could respond to one-third of all mental crisis calls to 911

Officials say the upgrades aim to improve voice quality, inter-agency communication, and network security

Watching ‘COPS’ together is more than a welcome mental getaway – it sparks important conversations about what it means to be a first responder

Many 911 call centers face challenges determining whether a response should involve law enforcement, EMS, or a more specialized response when available

After a Facebook post went viral, the North Ridgeville PD clarified they will not actually be arresting anyone for this

Capt. Jeffrey Jordon said the responses will be used as "actionable information" for commanding officers

Chief Medaria Arradondo had criticized a ballot question that asks voters if they want to replace the police department

A Pew Trusts survey revealed limited training and options for dispatching specialized responses

“He did have cool toys!” said New Zealand Police Constable Kurt

Buffalo's police commissioner said he had OK'd the ad, so long as officers were off duty and not wearing their uniforms