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BREAKING NEWS
“No politician ... is going to tell me that I can’t communicate with another [LE] agency on matters of public safety in my community,” Carroll County Sheriff James DeWees said
The agency substantially reduced residential searches while undergoing training to meet consent decree requirements, but aims to revive the practice now that training has been completed
Phoenix Police pursued the man and an officer tackled him to the ground after he pointed the gun at bystanders in a park
The bill would lower the state’s retirement age from 57 to 55, a move which proponents say will help agencies hire and retain first responders
“I saw the device hit the floor...” Sgt. Luis Navarro said. “I knew that I needed to save lives. So I ran towards the people to make sure that nobody got hurt.”
Authorities say law enforcement agencies are reviewing preparedness plans as tensions with Iran escalate
The San Jose Police Department significantly surpassed its adopted overtime budget of $26.6 million, with total personnel services running $16.5 million over budget
The suspect can be seen on surveillance footage holding a gun to the woman’s head as she screamed for help when the deputies intervened
The man questioned why Marion Police officers worked “for evil” and pulled a machete from his clothing when they arrived at the scene
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Imagine how policing could improve if instead of just investigating incidents to find blame, we also investigated incidents to learn how to avoid them happening in the first place
The standard for whether speech is protected has evolved to provide more protection
Know these common scenarios that can cause cops to lose situational awareness – and avoid them!
A recent event where officers confronted a suicidal man armed with a sword provides a stark reminder of the dangers and complexities in law enforcement
A review of the effective strategies and calm professionalism of police forces nationwide in managing recent civil disturbances
When Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley resisted commands during a traffic stop, the responding officer demonstrated essential tactics for upholding professionalism
PRODUCT NEWS
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
The conference will examine pressing issues confronting public-safety and justice organizations, from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to evolving response strategies and digital transformation
New LED video wall brings focus and clarity to critical data and imagery
University adds Maritime Safety and Wildland Fire Concentrations to catalog
Days after launching drones tied to its Real Time Information Center, the Clovis Police Department used the technology to arrest a known shoplifter
Experience firsthand how Havis solutions optimize mobility, connectivity, and efficiency for today’s public safety professionals
Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure
Srini Gopalan uniquely positioned to lead T-Mobile’s next era of growth and digital-first transformation
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it