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BREAKING NEWS
The 20-year-old gunman, shot by police, had been active in the Leon County Sheriff’s Office youth programs and carried a handgun and shotgun
The FBI called “Operation Summer Heat” a “record-setting” operation as it aimed to remove gang members, drug traffickers, child predators and bank robbers from the streets
Retired Officer Chad Millward, recognized for saving lives during the Atlas Fire, was piloting a REACH Air helicopter when it crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento
Kyren Lacy, an LSU receiver who had declared for the NFL draft, was charged for allegedly causing the crash that killed a man; Lacy died by apparent suicide before his trial
“Deputies are maintaining a professional presence and ensuring that all actions remain lawful and that public safety is maintained,” the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said
A Fountain Inn couple’s nightly Halloween display keeps prompting 911 calls and fire department responses despite posted warnings.
Law enforcement agencies can apply for funding through the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the newly launched $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund
One officer was shot in the knee, and one was struck in the ankle; responding officers used a drone to ensure the suspect was down following the incident
Mental Health
Pittsburgh drops ‘co-responder’ program that paired cops, social workers for mental health responses
Instead of sending a social worker with an officer, the city will now send a Crisis Response Team of two social workers to respond after police secure the scene
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
After striking the PD’s security door with a chainsaw, the man drove home when police arrived and began “dangling a pair of young children from a window”
The agency will use part of the grant to purchase the CordicoShield app, which offers mental health-focused benefits to officers and their families
The changes include centralizing the Crisis Intervention Team and equipping CIT officers with less lethal weapons such as Bolawraps
The officer spent nearly $31K to restore the vehicle and plans to use it for special events and charities
“It’s important that we do whatever we can to sharpen our skill set to make sure that everyone involved in an incident walks away.”
“The investment we’re making in these programs today will help create safer communities for years to come.”
The board sent the issue back for further discussion and could vote in the future to let police use robots in a lethal manner in limited cases
“It activates the community as a whole to be vigilant and to take care of not only themselves but their neighbors,” an officer said
The vote was 8-3, with the majority agreeing to grant police the option despite strong objections from some groups
The draft policy’s advancement prompted an outcry; the vote is scheduled for Nov. 29