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BREAKING NEWS
The Hamilton County Association of Chiefs of Police says lax bail and sentencing practices undermine officer safety and erode community trust
Sheriff Christina Corpus allegedly showed a conflict of interest in her personal relationship with a former chief of staff and retaliated against a union leader, among others
The West Palm Beach officer was taken to a hospital and released the same day; the suspect who fired at cops was charged with attempted first-degree murder with a firearm of an LEO
The grant provides Flint with $450,000 for police and fire sign-on bonuses, $652,456 for retention bonuses and $95,000 for fire performance bonuses, among other benefits
Priceville Officer Garry Chapman was terminated after a vehicle pursuit that resulted in the death of a passenger in an uninvolved vehicle
Cartels have issued bounties ranging from $2,000 to dox and surveil ICE and CBP officers to $50,000 for assassinating government officials, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said
Lance Shockley waited for hours near Sgt. Carl Graham Jr.’s home, then shot him with a rifle and shotgun as the trooper exited his cruiser
The Myrtle Beach officer made the “conscious decision to fire his weapon even though the sidewalk was crowded” in order “to protect the lives of innocent bystanders,” according to the report
Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Grimsrud will use department funds to certify deputies as emergency medical responders, expanding over time without replacing existing EMS
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write
We must expect that religious facilities are primary targets, and take the active measures necessary to protect them from likely attack
Sit-lie laws prohibit sitting or lying on the sidewalk
So-called “safe injection sites” are facilities where drug users would be able to shoot up in an enclosed environment supervised by medical professionals
We cannot allow the de-escalation narrative to put the safety of criminals before the safety of innocents and the police
Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms conviction for witness intimidation and terroristic threats against police officers contained in a YouTube video
PRODUCT NEWS
“Versaterm will work to advance school safety for all Florida students,” said Adam Schwartz, Chief Revenue Officer at Versaterm
“The Denver Police Department is thrilled to have this tool to increase officer safety by utilizing the robot to enter into potentially life-ending situations,” Chief Ron Thomas said
Fotokite is an actively tethered UAS system specifically engineered for public safety teams to provide reliable, autonomous, and hands-free aerial situational awareness
The ParaZero SafeAir system is a groundbreaking safety solution for drones, featuring a patented parachute recovery system that autonomously monitors and mitigates flight risks in real-time and allows drone operators to unlock Ops Over People in compliance with the latest FAA regulations
The NT1100 Police incorporates safety features from the civilian bike while also equipped with LE-specific components, such as pannier bags and an engine guard
“I am honored to join Mark43 and contribute to its mission of supporting first responders with the modern, real-time technology they deserve,” Merwin stated
The technology helps identify training and coaching opportunities for officers
Spokane County used federal American Rescue Plan funds to build and staff the center, which aims to improve deputies’ situational awareness and quicken responses
The new collection is designed to meet the needs of both tactical professionals and everyday adventurers
The standoff, which involved several agencies, began when the man shot at Steuben County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were conducting a welfare check