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BREAKING NEWS
The motorcyclist fled from officers, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph before being stopped by the Grand Blanc Township Police officer; he faces 11 felony charges
NYPD
“Just in the last four and a half years, we’ve lost over 15,000. That’s a staggering number,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the NYC Police Benevolent Association
“If you take away [officers’] discretion by mandating quotas ... it doesn’t bode well for police-community relationships,” former sheriff and State Rep. Phil Plummer said
Under the new vehicle pursuit policy, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputies must also end a pursuit if they fail to get a supervisor’s permission and if they lose sight of the suspect
Sikeston Officer Henry Franklin was killed during a SWAT operation when a barricaded suspect opened fire from inside a home as officers attempted to serve a warrant
Officers who witnessed the attack pursued the man, catching up to him and ordering him to drop the knife; instead, he approached another officer with the knife, leading to the fatal shooting
Deputy Charles Riley, who was married with two children, died from his injuries; Detective Brett Stassi Jr., the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, remains hospitalized
Brad Lunsford was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of a man who had gained control of his TASER; a judge awarded him a new trial due to errors in jury handling
Officers spotted the suspect and ordered him to raise his hands; the man walked away before suddenly turning around and producing the knife
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A look at the pandemic’s impact on law enforcement
Several high-profile incidents illustrate the risks this new form of home surveillance pose to LEOs
The SAFE-T Act restricts LE’s ability to pursue offenders and make arrests
Case makes for strange bedfellows, uniting the ACLU with gun groups, albeit for different reasons
If an agency has a serious mishap in a live-fire shoot house environment, it will likely set their shoot house training program back several years
Breaking down the roles of police, fire and EMS when responding to a major traffic incident
PRODUCT NEWS
NicheRMS replaces an outdated law enforcement system that is no longer supported
Havis offers two purpose-built angled console options for the Dodge Durango Pursuit
“Our highest-quality fixed-camera system can now be powered by a solar panel, making it possible to install almost anywhere,” said Insight LPR Chief Executive Officer John Nethery
Revolutionizing digital investigations with Penlink’s advanced solution
“The Insight LPR camera in Hartland provided the crucial lead we needed to get this operation underway,” said Lieutenant Sell of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. “Its ability to capture and deliver vehicle information in real time allowed us to take quick, decisive action that led to the safe recovery of the victims.”
TRULEO software will automate review of 100% of the department’s BWC footage
Report explores how public safety professionals use and apply powerful digital investigative solutions
“Insight LPR’s quick response and advanced technology were crucial in maintaining security and identifying potential threats. Their support made a significant difference in the success of this high-profile event,” Lieutenant Chad Sell said
Wedge flashlights now available in orange and lime green; Wedge XT adds silver
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing