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BREAKING NEWS
Chief David Lazar stated the move was essential to lessen overtime spend, keep paying officers’ salaries and take the overtime burden off of a force with 400 vacant positions
The Rocky River Police officer brought a vote of no confidence against the chief of police; he alleges he was fired two years later as retaliation for the vote
The Mount Prospect and Palatine PDs coordinated to arrest the man as he left his home on the same day detectives believe he may have been planning to carry out an attack
Amar’e Stoudemire played in the NBA for 14 years, finishing with a season playing for the Miami Heat; now, he’s back in Miami, serving with the school district police department
Thornton PD credited residents who reported sightings of the suspect and several partner agencies with facilitating the arrest; the wounded officer is expected to recover
Det. Jose Mercedes was stabbed repeatedly by the pair of muggers, primarily in his arms; he is currently unable to use his left hand
The city achieved preliminary compliance in 99% of monitorable consent-decree obligations, according to the latest monitoring team reports
Forum examines how Dialogue Policing and unified command can protect peaceful assembly while preventing violence
“A suspect took the phrase ‘Make a break for it’ a little too literally!” the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office stated in the release; the man had left his ID behind and was quickly arrested
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
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
Clearview AI partners with the National Child Protection Task Force to find children at risk of exploitation and harm
The new docking family replaces Gamber-Johnson’s previous Android-only ET6X docking solutions while introducing support for Windows devices, expanded connectivity, and new Tri RF configurations
