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BREAKING NEWS
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton’s office filed a complaint against the Metro Nashville officer, alleging the officer acted in an “out of control and unprofessional” manner
The suspect opened fire when Seattle PD officers arrived on the scene, wounding one of them on the leg; he has been charged with first- and second-degree assault
Four men were stranded in the bay about three miles from the Pinconning Boat Launch after one of their four-wheelers broke through the ice, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office
NYPD
Late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald was shot while on duty during his second year on the job, causing instant paralysis; he was known for publicly forgiving his shooter
Video shows officers working to restrain a fleeing suspect when he produced a firearm and fired shots, prompting officers to return fire
A sobriety test indicated the suspect’ blood alcohol level was .11%, the Craven County Sheriff’s office stated
The Amazon-owned company said the partnership would have required more time and resources than expected, and no customer videos were shared
Terrell Storey, 50, fired on officers from multiple rooftops in a Flagstaff residential neighborhood over almost two hours
NYPD
Federal prosecutors alleged Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward SaferWatch while serving as the commanding officer of the NYPD’s School Safety Division
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A UK agency recently swore in 24 part-time officers to make policing “open to more applicants” with a “flexible alternative.” Our experts debate the pros and cons of part-time cops
Never underestimate the risks that can be posed by individuals in wheelchairs
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
Don’t let this be you
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
PRODUCT NEWS
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
The Innovation Award recognizes excellence in design, innovation, and manufacturing within the uniform industry
Reflecting Mark43 and Flock Safety’s shared commitment to interoperable public safety platforms, this partnership will allow law enforcement to benefit from streamlined operations by integrating CAD, RMS, and Flock LPR and video data
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
TLR-1 HP delivers 65,000 candela; fits both long guns and handguns
TLR-1 HP-X USB/TLR-1 HP X delivers 77,000 candela; beam reach of up to 555 meters
ShotStop Ballistics is also facing federal probes after an investigation found the company was buying armor plates from China and claiming they were manufactured in the U.S.
Dräger introduces the next-generation Alcotest with dual-function capability for law enforcement, DOT compliance and workplace safety screening
Acquisition will enhance LiveU’s recording, monitoring and artificial intelligence capabilities
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule