Law Enforcement News

• Police: Gunman fired over 70 rounds at July 4 parade mass shooting

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  The gunman opened fire from a rooftop, killing six people, and evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman, police said

• Former pro-cyclist joins bike patrol with Denver PD

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  Kelly Fisher Goodwin described the police academy as one of the most challenging things she has ever done

• Iowa officer suffers fatal medical emergency after call

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  Sgt. John Williams, 59, was the agency’s longest-serving sergeant

• Videos: Crowds attack, throw fireworks at Chicago PD squad cars

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  Three officers sustained minor injuries across the two incidents

• 'Destined' for police work: Ex-NFL player graduates from NYPD academy

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  After three years in the NFL, Dominique Williams returned to his dream: a career in criminal justice

• Algorithm claims 90% accuracy in predicting crime in U.S. cities before it happens

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  Researchers used historical data to detect patterns over time per 1,000 square feet of Chicago

• Rapid response: LE considerations after the Highland Park parade attack

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  The amount and specificity of specific skills training must be increased in regularity and intensity for all sworn officers from recruit to chief of police

• Police: About 50 arrested during protest over fatal OIS in Ohio

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  Officers used tear gas after a crowd failed to disperse and became violent, officials said

• Any police department can deploy these successful youth outreach programs

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  None of these initiatives cost a lot of money (if any) or demand a lot of departmental resources, but their impact on community relations is profound

• Verizon Frontline debuts connected police cruiser prototype

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  The Mobile Utility Technology Transport can connect first responders to a variety of networks, including 5G and 4G LTE

• 2 Philly officers shot, wounded at July 4th fireworks celebration

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  Videos show a stampede of people fleeing a fireworks show

• Ky. community ‘forever changed’ after 3 officers killed serving warrant

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  Authorities described the tragedy as a "tactical ambush" with "a field of fire of over 200 yards"

• The impact of police leadership on public trust

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  The factors influencing public perception of police services are much bigger than officers on patrol can control

• Getting to the root of officer performance issues

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  What if training isn’t the answer? Three questions to find out

• Reading recommendations on risk management: 3 books to add to your July reading list

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  A look at how transparency is key to understanding risk in organizations

• State your case: Do armed teachers improve school safety?

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  Following the Uvalde school shooting, the question of whether teachers should carry firearms is in the news again

• Supreme Court holds that failure to Mirandize doesn’t violate a suspect’s Fifth Amendment rights

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  Cops should Mirandize anyway

• Police: 6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at July 4 parade outside Chicago

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  Authorities said a 22-year-old man named as a person of interest in the shooting was taken into police custody Monday evening

• LA County unveils 'Transit Ambassadors' program as alternative to armed officers

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  The team will be equipped with radios to call in social workers or other support teams

• “Wrist Lock” calls for a reimagining of police culture

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  Award-winning indie filmmaker Jason Harney’s new documentary provides the icebreaker for a discussion on priorities around police training and use of force

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