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BREAKING NEWS
“Different agencies, one mission,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol stated. “Save a life. And they did ... If you are struggling, please hear this. You matter, and help is available.”
Video shows the suspect speaking with Bellevue officers before producing a knife and slashing one in the face; when the officer fell, the man tried to stab him in the back
Officer Brian Elliott was responding to a call when he and another officer were shot; Elliott later died from his injuries
2BUnited, founded by Jacob and Carter with guidance and support from their parents, partnered with Briarwood Products to raise money for St. Jude. Children’s Research Hospital
“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
Video shows the suspect pulling the gun, which was later found to be an imitation firearm, from his waistband and pointing it at officers as they fled on foot
Former Laurel Police Chief David Crawford is already serving consecutive life sentences for arsons committed in Howard County between 2011 and 2020
One Pueblo Police officer sustained first- and second-degree burns; the second officer suffered first-, second- and third-degree burns and was transported to a burn unit
NYPD
Det. Kenny Dean and his sister, Sgt. Maryann Palonco, put in their papers on Feb. 3, the same date their father retired after 38 years; Dean had a 36-year career, and Palonco served for 30 years
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
Since two overdose prevention centers opened in NYC in late 2021, health department officials report they have prevented 59 overdoses
Police1 columnists review the optics of the former NYPD captain’s day one as mayor of the Big Apple
From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Samsung’s Tactical Edition portfolio expands with its first-ever mission-ready tablet to deliver greater situational awareness and decision-making capabilities
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
Leader in public safety apparel honored for industry innovations and partnerships with law enforcement departments in Arizona, Kentucky, and Virginia that advanced safety, comfort, and performance in the field
The SOC 2 report validates Clearview AI’s proficiency in safeguarding privacy, in addition to data security
The two companies will now share combined Sales Teams, Service Operations, Engineering, Production, and Logistics functions