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BREAKING NEWS
After a TASER was ineffective, a deputy fired shots at the advancing suspect, dodging a bystander who had stepped in front of the deputy after the TASER deployment
“Now is the time to have that talk with your child. If you don’t, I will,” Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman said
The audit found that the commission “lacks full transparency and accountability” in its process and criteria for reviewing officer misconduct complaints
A jury also ordered one of the detectives to pay Marcel Brown $50,000 in punitive damages for an interrogation that the lawsuit claimed drew a false confession
The suit alleges Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Recruit Asson Hacker was required to participate in “The Big Fight,” where an experienced deputy “choked, hit and body-slammed” him
“This is still not appropriate for your commitment to public service and willingness to put your life on the line,” Mayor John Whitmire said. “But it’s a step in the right direction…”
S.C. deputy who escaped war-torn community as a child raises funds to send to home village in Africa
Master Deputy Thomas Browne fled from Liberia’s Civil War in 1989 at the age of six; now, he is raising money to send supplies to his village of Sehwein, Liberia
”...It’s going to be a while till we get to 128,” Lancaster Police Chief Richard Mendez said, referencing the new number of budgeted positions, down from 145
The man was found to be driving under the influence when he struck a memorial honoring Trooper Thomas J. Hanratty, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on April 2, 1992
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
Effective presidential protection relies on more than just federal efforts. Learn how local officers can contribute, stay informed and maintain crucial roles
PRODUCT NEWS
The city of Oakland, California has modernized its emergency response with PremierOne computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
Visit CDS at booth 1325 at NTOA in Kansas City to learn more about personal protective products
There is a need to move toward non-PFAS alternatives within the personal protection industry
“We’re right here, buddy...You’re safe now,” Fond du Lac deputies can be heard saying on body camera video
Acquisition of Background Solutions created the foundation for an integrated solution to provide a faster hiring process for public safety agencies
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Public safety situational awareness platform grows 250% in Colorado, providing law enforcement and responders with critical information for informed decisions and safer interactions