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BREAKING NEWS
San Diego Police surrounded the home and used a drone to coax the suspect out after the golden retriever’s “intimidation tactics” were unsuccessful
Department of Investigation officials said their report was sparked by anonymous tips about cops granted the injury pensions that were seemingly in good health
The suspect was caught after allegedly shooting a Columbus County Sheriff’s deputy after fleeing a traffic stop and charged with attempted first-degree murder
A second officer and a bystander were injured by bullet fragments during the incident
Amendment 3 would expand homestead exemptions while reducing a major source of revenue used by local governments to fund law enforcement and fire services
The Trinidad Police Department was shut down by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement months after a woman was arrested over a social media post about the city’s water
Police Chief Erik Koch told the Ephrata City Council the department had been exploring options after incidents involving combative individuals in custody
The San Jose officer used his personal phone to access the PD’s Flock system, locate a vehicle and send the information to his cousin, who then tracked down his accuser
Video shows Warm Springs Sgt. Chris Fisher arresting Jimmy Steverson; five days later, Steverson fatally shot Fisher as he sat in his cruiser
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
The company has hired Kimberly Barney as Chief Operations Officer, promoted Shelli Hawkins to Chief Towing Ambassador and Jeff Pesnell to Vice President of Enterprise Accounts, and hired Kayla Ann Tadasa as Director of Customer Success
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
“The APX A1 Ported brings a new level of speed and control to the APX A1 family,” said Logan Killam, Sr. Product Manager for Beretta USA
Operational directed energy brings mobile, repeatable engagement to WrapShield, targeting the economics of low-cost drone threats while expanding WRAP’s addressable federal, border security and specialized public safety markets
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve