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BREAKING NEWS
Oklahoma City Police K-9 Dash grabbed onto a fleeing suspect’s leg; the suspect then began to drive away, dragging the K-9 “a significant distance down the road”
In the case, a businessman allegedly paid three Louisiana police chiefs and a police marshal to create false violent crime reports naming immigrants as victims
The suspect has been charged with possessing a weapon of mass destruction, impersonating a law enforcement officer and possession of a controlled substance
A lower court previously ruled that Connecticut’s gun laws imposed “reasonable restrictions on unusually dangerous weapons” that were “uniquely designed to create mayhem”
Wellness
Programs include funding to help first responders cover the cost of treatment, legislation aiming to protect those suffering from PTSD from discrimination and investments into treatment research
Using a $500,000 federal grant, the new system links up all bail orders onto the Department of Safety’s State Police On-Line Telecommunications System so that officers can see any decisions made in all courts on the same day
The FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Park Police and D.C. National Guard are all involved in security coordination for the upcoming events
Deputies were working to set up a mental health crisis response when the man suddenly ran at a deputy with a knife
Officer Trevor Howard, 25, had served with the Marked Tree Police Department for two months before a vehicle ran a stop sign and struck the cruiser in which he was riding in the passenger seat
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
New Assist AI agents and features deliver real-time translation and pre-dispatch intelligence to first responders
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection
Drone video shows a magnet, attached to the drone by Sacramento County deputies, pulling a knife from the hand of an apparently unconscious man
From the opening match to the final whistle and fan celebrations, FirstNet is helping public safety agencies stay ready with reliable connectivity, centralized coordination, and on-the-ground support
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
New feature builds on the AI capabilities that recently helped Anne Arundel County connect a theft ring spanning four jurisdictions and two states
When networks are congested, LiveU bonded technology keeps broadcasts on air and security teams informed, even at the world’s largest sporting event