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BREAKING NEWS
Joanne Debora Byron, also known as Joanne Chesimard and Assata Shakur, was convicted of murder in the gunfight that killed New Jersey State Police Trooper Werner Foerster
NASRO stated that in normal school life, phones can amplify fights and bullying; in emergencies, phones can distract students from critical instructions
San Bernardino Deputy Andrew Nunez, a six-year employee of the department, was fatally shot while responding to a call of an armed suspect
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
K-9 Diesel was put down last month after getting injured during a security sweep; $15,000 from the Stanton K9 Foundation will go toward purchasing another K-9
SB 524 mandates that police reports produced using AI tools like Axon’s Draft One must include a written disclosure on every page and requires departments to preserve audit trails
The Santa Clara Police officer entered the home to find the suspect straddling the victim, who had been stabbed in the hands, chest and abdomen
Franklin Township PD Sgt. Kevin Bollaro was dispatched to reports of screaming the day State Police Lt. Ricardo Santos killed two people, then himself, prosecutors say
Four Hillsborough County officers resigned and two were terminated after an investigation found that the command staff members had work done for them by another person
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Two Ohio police officers should be commended for saving a suspect’s life with a chest seal they purchased, but this shouldn’t be the norm or the expectation
After a wrong-way driver struck 25 LASD recruits on a training run, LE leaders and instructors should study this incident and consider changes to recruit training activities
Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
A new report proposes the incorporation of auxiliary private security agents in non-core areas such as administration and other ancillary tasks
A recent bill signed by Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom legalizes safe street crossings in the state that has the highest number of pedestrian deaths
Corrections officers, our protectors, need your interest, research and compassion just as much as the infamous predators and anonymous inmates they protect us from
PRODUCT NEWS
The advanced mobile command solutions, delivered through Atlantic Emergency Solutions, enhance emergency response, intelligence gathering, and crisis negotiation capabilities
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers
Software firm earns second royal honor for groundbreaking innovation
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety
Made in USA milestone underscores Cybergenetics’ commitment to innovation, scientific integrity and public safety
T-Mobile commits to providing support for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The first fully integrated, real-time decision support system designed for police command staff — FMStat transforms crime data into real-time strategy, delivering better decisions and safer communities
This is the second book by Johnny Joey Jones, author of “Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Modern Book of Heroism, Patriotism and Friendship”
Event will explore strategies, tactics, and best practices for leveraging AI to enhance operations and service delivery, while also examining the challenges that stand in the way of achieving these goals
The new products include a vehicle-specific Console Box and Vehicle Base, both engineered to meet the evolving needs of first responders and service fleets, integrating this cutting-edge electric vehicle into their operations