Communications

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

The push comes after two crisis response social workers were kidnapped on the job

For some, the bill recognizes and validates the work dispatchers have been doing all along

While the search for Gabby Petito has received massive news coverage, police say all missing person reports get the same initial response

“Today’s decision spells the end of public access to law-enforcement records," said Chief Justice Tom Parker

A Boston PD spokesperson acknowledged the shortage, saying low dispatcher staffing levels is something of a national trend

Police Chief Joseph Chacon says he is working to determine if a non-sworn unit could be used in some situations