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BREAKING NEWS
Despite being shot in the leg, Sgt. P. George fired back alongside Sgt. K. Burch during the encounter; the suspect was also hit
The Department of Homeland Security said it would restore the funding to the NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority and other New York state agencies that were cut
“They were shielding the children who were also present within the church, moving them to safety. Just hundreds of people, just practicing their faith,” Chief William Reyne said
The funds, which have been initially approved by state leaders, will cover ICE detention beds, staff bonuses, transportation, overtime pay and equipment costs
“I am inclined to terminate the consent decree,” U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Cox Arleo said, noting that she will allow for two weeks of public input before making a final decision
Apple stated it removed ICEBlock and similar apps because they provided location information that could be used to harm ICE agents
By the end of September, the NYPD had investigated 553 shooting incidents — 140 fewer than by this time last year, Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
Surveillance footage from inside the store shows the man firing multiple shots at the officers as they retreated while returning fire
Emiliano Garduno Galvez, who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A journalist shadowed three Florida police recruits in the academy. Here’s how we can use their experiences to guide police recruitment efforts
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response
Sanctity of the home unites conservative and liberal justices – again
Unexpected events remind us that what makes fireworks fun also makes them dangerous
Decision unites Courts’ conservatives and liberals
PRODUCT NEWS
Report provides insights into what’s happening today in the public-safety sector and why
The five-year contract with BRINC Drones Inc. will equip the Newport Beach Police Department with seven drones, including one specialized for SWAT and crisis response
Northern California PD deploys proactive AI gun detection technology to reduce crime and improve police response times
The students will use TRULEO to generate police reports through both voice and text inputs
Norfolk police say automated license plate readers contributed to a 40% drop in stolen vehicle reports
New technology is transforming emergency response with text, video and AI-powered translation, but uneven adoption leaves millions without access to lifesaving 911 upgrades
T-Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders
“This certification is a testament to our team’s dedication and the strong culture we’ve built together,” said Ashley Burnsed, President of Blue Force Gear
Blastshield B2 introduces features that prioritize clarity, fit, and durability
Featuring high-performance DJI Matrice 4D/4TD drones, DJI Dock 3 supports vehicle-mounted deployments and adapts to various environments