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BREAKING NEWS
A former Contra Costa deputy convicted in a 2018 on-duty fatal shooting may have his record cleared after serving time as part of the San Quentin Fire Department
The Broken Arrow Police Department said the recruit, who has not yet been identified, died at the hospital
The gator led Lake County Sheriff’s deputies on a brief foot pursuit before it was taken into custody, in spite of its “death roll” maneuver
The man had stored up ammunition and set up a lawn chair to shoot Harris County deputies as they arrived, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said; as he began to open fire, the gun jammed
From sudoku to crosswords, the games are a tool for law enforcement and public safety professionals to relax and stay mentally sharp
The gunman, who killed himself following the shooting, had ammunition with anti-ICE messaging written on it
The case was brought by Brandon Williams, who alleged that the officers downplayed a car crash in retaliation for him previously accusing them of lying during a trespassing case
Cabarrus County Deputy Shawn Singleton stopped a woman for speeding and was met with attitude; but when he showed her kindness, she opened up and thanked him for his help
Mental Health
An ambulance took Zena to an animal hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries; Massachussetts’s Nero’s Law allows ambulances to transport police dogs when their lives are at risk
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From intern to chief, Scott Edson continually evolved with the demands of the law enforcement profession and helped advance LASD’s mission
The attacker baited his trap with an armed robbery call to Sheboygan PD, and was headed for his cover point that held a cache of backup weapons
A sergeant for the Lee County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office arrived at a disturbance call and almost immediately took control of a situation that was wildly out of control
There is a lot of debate and concern among law enforcement officials about EO 13768
Jim and Doug discuss what officers need to keep in mind with regard to handling fentanyl
Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress surprised many of his detractors
PRODUCT NEWS
Acquisition of Background Solutions created the foundation for an integrated solution to provide a faster hiring process for public safety agencies
Mounted with audio and visual capabilities, the two-wheeled micro-robots are designed to be thrown into a dangerous situation to do reconnaissance
The 14” AI-powered S14I boasts high-performance Intel Core Ultra technology enabling optimum reliability, productivity and mobility to make it a market leader
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Public safety situational awareness platform grows 250% in Colorado, providing law enforcement and responders with critical information for informed decisions and safer interactions
The DS-ZEB-700 Series is a highly durable mobile computing docking station
Professional officer behaviors increased
Nomination recognizes the development of Dyneema SB301, a next-generation ballistic material
Laser Tech to showcase innovative traffic safety solutions at the International Chiefs of Police tradeshow, October 19-22 in Boston
“Criminals cannot think they can walk around our communities without being caught,” said Assistant Chief Constable Andy Pritchard