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BREAKING NEWS
Through past contact with the suspect, Glendale cops knew the man had animosity toward police; he called 911 during the standoff to say he was armed and refused to drop his weapons
The show, produced by Dick Wolf of “Law & Order” fame, would air on the network A&E, according to a proposed contract
William Reaves, 77, was convicted of fatally shooting Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkoski in 1986
The wife of a former Milton Police detective alleges that her husband was let go for using the department’s Flock system to try to save her life during a diabetes-related medical emergency
The NCIER course walks school staff and first responders through what happens after lockdown, from command and clearing to student reunification
The program will focus on threats like cyber-enabled crime, malicious AI and drone misuse
The Illinois OAG stated that the Chicago PD needed to establish an investigative review committee consisting of law enforcement officers outside the department
Leaders of 46 agencies said that the ramped-up gang response will be led under the state’s Crime Gun Intelligence Center, which is run by the Minnesota BCA, the FBI and ATF
The suspect pointed a gun and shot the Greenville County deputy while the deputy was clearing an unrelated traffic stop; the man was out on bond for attacking an officer while resisting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As security threats grow, police chiefs and sheriffs need a seat at the table — and industry support to plan, train and prepare for emergencies
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Verified to stop rifle and shotgun threats at 1 inch from the shield edge, it goes beyond the 2-inch distance that NIJ and ASTM require
LaserCam Vector is designed to provide additional spatial information about vehicles moving through an enforcement area, including target position, lane, direction and trajectory
New software capabilities help law enforcement agencies review evidence faster, simplify redaction, streamline case sharing and strengthen system administration
The suite is made up of three tools: AI User Guide, Ask Anything and Document Intelligence, each making it faster and easier to get help, find data or process documents
Verified to stop rifle and shotgun threats 1 inch from the edge, exceeding NIJ and ASTM standards
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