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BREAKING NEWS
Shawnee Police Department K-9 Dagger is expected to recover after being stabbed while entering the home
A Fountain Inn couple’s nightly Halloween display keeps prompting 911 calls and fire department responses despite posted warnings.
Law enforcement agencies can apply for funding through the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the newly launched $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund
One officer was shot in the knee, and one was struck in the ankle; responding officers used a drone to ensure the suspect was down following the incident
Mental Health
Pittsburgh drops ‘co-responder’ program that paired cops, social workers for mental health responses
Instead of sending a social worker with an officer, the city will now send a Crisis Response Team of two social workers to respond after police secure the scene
Phoenix officers were able to respond to the scene and rescue the toddler because of a family member who texted 911 that the child was in danger
“We learned today that Raghav’s dream was always to become a police officer,” said Sartell PD Chief Brandon Silgjord, adding that they gave the boy a badge at his hospital bed
The Drones for First Responders Pilot Program, a partnership with SkyfireAI and CAL Analytics, is intended to test and scale how drones can enhance situational awareness
“Just another example of our officers going above and beyond, even for seasonal decor!” the Parma Heights Police Department posted
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
Justice Kennedy’s successor enters into what is expected to be a highly contentious and politically divisive confirmation battle
Is it “objectively reasonable” or “necessary” for California to change the law on the use of deadly force?
Policies, training and specialized units focusing on homelessness have an increased presence in police agencies compared to 1993 numbers
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss officer discretion and the problem of cops being called to non-events
PRODUCT NEWS
After the grappler was deployed, the vehicle crashed into a tree; the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended with the help of a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9
The footwear styles range from new boot styles to everyday sneakers and exercise-specific trainers
New addition further expands the versatility and functionality of the Incog X
This new facility will enable the Air National Guard to conduct marksmanship and qualification training on-site, significantly reducing travel time and expenses associated with training
The pairing of expertise in technology and content will expand the offerings provided under MILO’s Cognitive Division, established in 2021, to drive more science and research into system courses and programs
Cellebrite announces CEO succession plan
TECH5 to help enhance Public Safety in the Commonwealth of Virginia with its innovative Livescan Technology
“We don’t want to do that, we want everyone to freely go into the polling place…you may not see us and that’s by design,” Arlington PD Sgt. Alex Rosado said
Farifax County Real Time Crime Center detectives were alerted to the video and were able identify both drivers; both were charged with racing and stopping on the highway
“They have labeled these [detentions of subway surfers] as apprehensions. We’re labeling them as lives saved,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry said