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BREAKING NEWS
Charges were dismissed against Benjamin Plank, accused of ambushing and murdering Oklahoma County Deputy Bobby Swartz in 2022, due to mental incompetence
In 2024, one more officer joined the Seattle PD than left it, marking a net gain of officers for the first time since 2019; the recruitment boost follows pay increases and bonuses
The Mason County Sheriff’s deputy cleared a traffic stop he was in the process of completing and reached speeds of up to 100 mph to stop the suspected DUI driver
The Chevrolet Blazers, which cost the Chula Vista Police Department nearly $1 million, will be given to nine school resource officers and one traffic enforcement officer
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge wrote that the Inglewood PD demonstrated “a pattern and practice of failing to comply with their statutory obligations” under public records laws
The ruling found that Columbus officers involved in a 2023 shootout were crime victims under Marsy’s Law and entitled to its privacy protections
The man faces multiple charges after hitting and fighting with a Newtown Police officer before the officer was able to subdue him and take him into custody
The suspect, who was initially found passed out behind the wheel, gained consciousness and began pushing a Livingston County Sheriff’s Office cruiser into the road
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
A UK agency recently swore in 24 part-time officers to make policing “open to more applicants” with a “flexible alternative.” Our experts debate the pros and cons of part-time cops
Never underestimate the risks that can be posed by individuals in wheelchairs
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
PRODUCT NEWS
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
New AI-powered transcription and entity recognition streamline the detection and redaction of sensitive information from audio recordings, helping organizations meet growing privacy demands
The premier evening celebrated the best and brightest in digital investigations, kicking off the Company’s inaugural sold out Case-to-Closure User Summit for 700+ attendees
Renowned criminologists Dr. Ian Adams and Dr. Mike White presented compelling research confirming the beneficial effects of TRULEO’s body-worn camera analytics on officer professionalism and conduct
Rechargeable, rapid-deploy light now delivers nearly twice the brightness
Sometimes the mission demands more. Siege the Mission. Siege the Day. Siege Life.
Contract addition enhances availability of Veritone solutions for Canadian federal agencies
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
The certification enhances security and compliance for Texas agencies