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BREAKING NEWS
“This bill is about one thing, holding criminals accountable for endangering lives through reckless, high-speed attempts to evade law enforcement,” said state Rep. Rylee Linting
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
The judge said the deployment violated the 10th Amendment, which grants certain powers to states, and the 14th Amendment, which assures due process and equal protection
The Pennsylvania State Police officers pursued a group suspected in a sporting goods store theft; after the pursuit, one suspect began firing shots from inside the vehicle
A 6-year study found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A woman whose rape kit DNA was used by San Francisco police to arrest her for an unrelated property crime is now planning to sue the city
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
This report is a hard read, but necessary for police leaders around the country
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
PRODUCT NEWS
For law enforcement officers, attending events like the NYTOC and TTPOA Conference is more than just a chance to see the newest products on the market—it’s about continuous improvement
Company to integrate technologies into its 911 command center software and apply the power of AI to help accelerate response times, improve awareness and achieve safer outcomes
Index Ventures leads the round with significant participation from Motorola Solutions.
AWS law enforcement customers will now have access to CLIPr VIP directly within AWS Marketplace. This gives them the ability to simplify the purchase and management of CLIPr’s VIP platform within their AWS Marketplace account
This collaboration will focus on improving human performance in high-stress situations, with particular emphasis on active shooter response training
Designed for real world scenarios, the PatrolEyes LITE includes one-touch recording, enabling immediate activation from standby mode or even when powered off
The facility will also serve as Flock Safety’s main U.S. hub for its other technology, including license plate readers and video cameras
“This event is our way of giving back to the fleet community,” said Jim Stommel, President of LEHR. “We want to showcase innovative solutions that help agencies stay safe, efficient, and ready for anything.”
Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network
Collaboration integrates Sunflower Lab’s AI-powered drone technology with Secure Passage’s Truman Physical Detection & Response Platform