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BREAKING NEWS
Before the change, ICE applicants were required to be 21 years old and no older than 37 or 40, depending on what position they were applying for
The Marysville Police Department and the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office denied workplace safety violations alleged by CAL-OSHA in the shooting death of Officer Osmar Rodarte
“Sometimes heroes come with four legs and a wagging tail!” the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wrote in its post
Police chiefs around the state said strong community violence intervention and more officers on the street account for the change
The FBI called “Operation Summer Heat” a “record-setting” operation as it aimed to remove gang members, drug traffickers, child predators and bank robbers from the streets
Retired Officer Chad Millward, recognized for saving lives during the Atlas Fire, was piloting a REACH Air helicopter when it crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento
Kyren Lacy, an LSU receiver who had declared for the NFL draft, was charged for allegedly causing the crash that killed a man; Lacy died by apparent suicide before his trial
“Deputies are maintaining a professional presence and ensuring that all actions remain lawful and that public safety is maintained,” the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said
A Fountain Inn couple’s nightly Halloween display keeps prompting 911 calls and fire department responses despite posted warnings.
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The rallying cry of demanding surveillance of police officers by strapping cameras on them has been heard and obeyed. The results show that cops are amazing
In this podcast segment Jim and Doug discuss the pros and cons of cops caught on video, singing and dancing their hearts out
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled on two cases involving police officers conducting warrantless searches
It would be unwise for departments to enact a blanket prohibition on shooting from moving vehicles, or to micromanage these activities through policy
California Assembly Bill 931 seeks to establish a “necessity” standard for the legal use of deadly force by peace officers
The 2018 LODD numbers for the first half of the year show a 24 percent increase in murders of police officers over the first half of 2017
PRODUCT NEWS
The new offering positions SoundThinking as a key player in vehicle recognition technology
The award recognizes law enforcement professionals who leverage technology to solve complex cases, demonstrating exceptional dedication and strong community partnerships
Powerful miniature LED light uses alkaline battery; ideal for professional and everyday tasks
The left-hand specific fits are compatible with Glock 17 and Glock 19
CommunityConnect keeps victims informed through text and email updates, providing real-time case progress and court notifications, while gathering feedback through surveys
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Team Rubicon will be featured in the first ‘Oakley In Service’ film, a new storytelling platform for Oakley Standard Issue dedicated to the selfless efforts of the service community, on and off-duty
Solution provides safety and law enforcement personnel access to stealth electric motorcycles, motorcycle charging and off-grid emergency power
Four major enhancements now available to all Siren users and implementers