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BREAKING NEWS
‘I did that on purpose': Video shows suspect ramming stopped Ill. patrol car because he ‘hated cops’
The suspect, who admitted to having consumed alcohol and marijuana, was charged with aggravated assault for endangering the Fairview Heights PD officer, among other charges
An independent journalist sued the department in 2024 after it denied her request to release the names and photos of every deputy not working undercover
Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones identified the officer as David Cajuso, 33; the 10-year-veteran leaves behind his wife and three young children, Jones said
Warren police detectives executed a search warrant at a home, where they found snacks and candy containing THC and psilocybin mushroom products
The suspect fled traffic stops before ramming the Plymouth Township officer’s vehicle and running the officer over four times; after fleeing, he crashed into a pursuing cruiser head-on
Ex-Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson testified he did not believe a TASER would be effective against Massey and his gun was “the only thing [he] had to stop the threat”
Officers who protected civilians, returned fire under attack and led high-impact operations were recognized at the Roll Call of Heroes
Shenandoah Police Officer Patrick Reade calmly de-escalated a life-threatening situation after the girl bailed out of a car while en route to receive mental health treatment
NASRO stated that in normal school life, phones can amplify fights and bullying; in emergencies, phones can distract students from critical instructions
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Musk is a living lesson in leadership, risk-taking and change. Can police leaders learn anything here?
More police officers recently lost their lives because of a knowing disregard for our collectively agreed-upon firearm safety measures
Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
Argument pits First Amendment rights against Fourth Amendment reasonableness
The Amber Heard appeal can teach police officers a lot about civil litigation. Here’s a summary of the key lessons
PRODUCT NEWS
From cloud resilience to AI, the customer-centric event showcased the future of secure, connected and efficient public service
Powered by AWS, CentralSquare’s cloud-based suite streamlines dispatch, enhances officer safety, and frees up resources for frontline services
This investigation led to the resolution of multiple retail fraud cases
Firm will help the state’s 911 Board assess seven key implementation factors and then assist in developing an initial cost estimate for establishing statewide service
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The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets
The Fairfax County PD’s Real Time Crime Center operates with footage from a network of LPRs, a tip-based Crime Solvers program and a system of license plate readers
UWPD and Seattle PD officers were able to clear the protest within hours with no reported injuries; damages to the engineering building totaled more than $1 million
The Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
National uniform manufacturer’s partnership reflects ongoing commitment to remembrance and officer safety while also highlighting Lit Safet Vest as the latest innovation for public servants