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BREAKING NEWS
“What made this takedown possible was the outstanding work of our officers ... connecting the dots that revealed these burglaries were tied to the same crew,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said
Wellness
After questions arose about Mount Vernon Officer Derek Williams’ employment status during prolonged medical leave, the mayor said serious illness “requires a softer touch of government”
Officers repeatedly ordered the suspect to stop reaching into his pocket before he lunged with a knife
The suspect, accused of killing two students and an MIT professor, was identified through LPRs and a Reddit tip after a multi-state manhunt
While not legalizing recreational use, the order could reduce penalties, change regulatory oversight and affect policing priorities
“This milestone does not happen by accident; it’s the direct result of a historic number of people answering the call to serve our city,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
Bongino announced his departure in a post on X in which he said he was grateful for the “opportunity to serve with purpose”
Wellness
Despite needing to undergo dialysis for nine hours every day, Derek Williams said he has been cleared for light-duty work, but Mt. Vernon PD instead sent him a letter of termination
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Know that it can happen here — quite easily, in fact
When one cop is found out to be dirty, it besmirches the badge for the 99.99 percent of officers out there doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons
Know that if you do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons, the criminal justice system should still favor you and your actions, despite hostile press and public sentiment
Work with your communities to educate them on their role in preventing (and responding to) active killer incidents — and review your own training to ensure you are confident in your response plan
Constant updates from a PIO reduces speculation and uncertainty, which is important for those with loved ones involved
We must keep educating the public about what happens in a rapidly unfolding, high-stress, potentially life-threatening deadly force encounter, as well as whatever legal proceedings follow such an event
PRODUCT NEWS
Mayor Eric Adams has long discussed the possibility of adding weapons detectors to the subway system
“We long have believed that the ecosystem MCP serves consists of both the public safety and justice sectors,” said John Chiaramonte, president of the firm’s consulting division. “We’re confident that Heather’s influence will accelerate our efforts to improve the technologies used by court systems to enhance justice outcomes.”
The partnership combines aerial intelligence with Flock Safety’s video, audio detection and LPR network to provide real-time situational awareness and rapid response capabilities
The event will take place August 12-15, 2024, at the Fort Worth Convention Center
The DNA cold case problem
Kosciewicz brings over 25 years of experience in direct response retail, product management, ecommerce, and operations to his new role
CCW Safe supports California gun owners with an exciting new partnership.
The Santa Monica Police Department’s drone is part of a First Responder Program that uses a sworn officer pilot to fly the drone and can assist responding officers on scene
Approximately 20% of Kentucky officers have expired body armor or none at all, and many are left to purchase their own equipment, according to the attorney general’s office