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BREAKING NEWS
Rochester PD officers were fired upon at close range while responding to a break-in report involving an armed ex-boyfriend
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded after a man forcibly removed a woman from her car before driving off with her 1-year-old daughter still inside; the suspect crashed during a pursuit
Citing “real and uneven staffing pressures,” the study found “inconsistent service levels, constrained proactive time and limited supervisory capacity in high-demand areas”
The policy changes took effect in response to local concerns about federal immigration enforcement, the Madison Police Department stated
The video shows a dog from a woman’s vehicle lunging at one of the troopers as the woman refused to get out of her vehicle during a traffic stop
The program will provide agencies with drone technology capable of quick launch, real time video streaming and integration with Ohio’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management system
After initially stating a woman rammed a CBP vehicle, prompting the agent to open fire, federal prosecutors retracted those statements and dropped all charges against her
“No porches were harmed in the making of this incident. Sgt. Bennett’s dignity is currently under review,” the Monterey Police Department captioned the video post
Kingston PD Chief Albert Pearsall was responding to a home when the suspect began to swing an ax; a standoff ensued after Pearsall picked up a shovel to defend himself
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs
A journalist shadowed three Florida police recruits in the academy. Here’s how we can use their experiences to guide police recruitment efforts
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response
Sanctity of the home unites conservative and liberal justices – again
Unexpected events remind us that what makes fireworks fun also makes them dangerous
PRODUCT NEWS
M80 leverages ground effect dynamics to achieve high-speed, low-altitude flight, just above the water’s surface
Investigate joins existing Veritone solutions on the DoD’s premier AI procurement marketplace to complete the availability of the iDEMS suite
“FY2024 was a pivotal year for ForceMetrics, marked by tremendous growth and the strengthening of our position as a leader in our industry,” said Andre McGregor, CEO of ForceMetrics
The convergence of radio, video and AI serves as a force multiplier, capturing and synthesizing a greater diversity of data throughout an incident for more accurate police reporting and verified evidence
Portion of proceeds from Nano Light II and Wedge XT lights to support Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Concerns of Police Survivors
“Let’s not use fear to undermine a tool that protects our communities. We need thoughtful policy, not paralysis.”
SoundThinking today announced that ResourceRouter’s customer base more than doubled in 2024, driven by new patrol operations capabilities
Built for demanding work environments, Samsung’s latest ruggedized smartphone and tablet offer military-grade durability and advanced enterprise features for seamless performance
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
Safariland‘s REDLINE product line ensures clear and reliable communications in harsh fire and rescue operating environments