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BREAKING NEWS
The Lake Wales Police officer and K-9 Bolo became entangled with a suspect’s door during a traffic stop; the suspect fled, striking and dragging the officer and Bolo
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.
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The trial is a good reminder of the three things police forget about investigations
Sometimes, police need to share disturbing pictures or video on social media to catch criminals, but content moderation is a tricky subject. Here’s what agencies need to know
Drug overdoses are at record levels, and as recent news reports indicate, children are succumbing to fentanyl-related exposures in the classroom
Justice Jackson’s district court opinions and orders provide an example of her jurisprudential work related to law enforcement
Chief Paul Wegner believes it is a viable solution that he’s willing to try in order to save his staff
Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations
PRODUCT NEWS
Safariland‘s REDLINE product line ensures clear and reliable communications in harsh fire and rescue operating environments
“Versaterm is committed to empowering forensic professionals with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in their analyses and investigations,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer at Versaterm
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
Gov. Joe Lombardo said the “Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act” has provisions that increase penalties for cyberstalking, retail theft, DUIs and fentanyl trafficking
After a five-hour search, the woman was located by a drone roughly 150 yards from her vehicle in a heavily wooded area, lying next to a downed tree
Pennsylvania State Police invested more than $40 million to purchase 2,000 body cameras, expanded-view cameras for 1,400 cruisers, and the software needed to store the footage
This premier event invites active law enforcement officers to experience four intensive days of world-class training, sharpen critical skills and connect with industry leaders
The team conducted more than 140 flights, totalling over 45 hours in the air, to assist NOPD in its mission of keeping officers and festival attendees safe
Building upon the company’s growing library of protected IP, the patented A2Z AirDock enables infinite reach for non-stop autonomous drone deployments across a shareable regional drone infrastructure
Partnerships aim to improve situational awareness, de-escalation and airspace monitoring through integrated drone and counter-drone solutions