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BREAKING NEWS
The Hamilton County Association of Chiefs of Police says lax bail and sentencing practices undermine officer safety and erode community trust
The DOJ cited a federal investigation finding that only two of 8,000 permit applications were approved; the LASD attributed delays to a backlog inherited by the current administration
In a change from the powder blue uniforms currently in use, the agency said the swap will “reinforce professionalism, authority and familiarity”
Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was killed during a close-quarters shootout with a suspected drug dealer after he and another officer found the suspect holding a gun
The 17-year-old suspect told a dispatcher he had a 9mm handgun and would shoot at cops; when Aurora PD officers arrived, he approached them with his hand in his pocket
The threats against Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews came amid backlash related to comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death
Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner was murdered in June 2023; when he responded to violence at a remote cabin, Daniel Barmak shot him six times
Gov. Jeff Landry asked for up to 1,000 troops through fiscal year 2026 in a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing “elevated crime rates” in key cities
Thomas Sanford was killed by police after driving his truck into a Church of the Latter-day Saints building, shooting multiple people and setting fire to the structure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
And could significantly expand warrantless entries into homes
Gone in 60 seconds is how long it takes for an adept thief to steal a catalytic converter
If H.R. 1280 becomes law, the defense of qualified immunity for law enforcement officers will be abolished
It’s vitally important, especially for law enforcement officials, to prepare statements carefully before speaking
Before Garland was Biden’s nominee for Attorney General, he was Obama’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court
Every single aspect of the response to these events was negatively impacted by a lack of crowd control training for officers and supervisors
PRODUCT NEWS
Active911 has teamed up with PRYME to enhance emergency communications for first responders by enabling seamless communication between radios and cellphones during critical situations
Law enacted in 2024 sets strict call-transfer limits for Utah’s 911 centers; firm’s subject-matter experts are assessing Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communication Center’s ability to comply now and in the future
Following Gov. Youngkin’s November announcement, early adopter program launches in Virginia, highly anticipated defense tech drones, body cameras, AI integration, and international expansion to follow
Flock also underscores its commitment to an open public safety technology ecosystem by providing core software APIs at no cost to law enforcement customers
NicheRMS replaces an outdated law enforcement system that is no longer supported
Havis offers two purpose-built angled console options for the Dodge Durango Pursuit
“Our highest-quality fixed-camera system can now be powered by a solar panel, making it possible to install almost anywhere,” said Insight LPR Chief Executive Officer John Nethery
Revolutionizing digital investigations with Penlink’s advanced solution
“The Insight LPR camera in Hartland provided the crucial lead we needed to get this operation underway,” said Lieutenant Sell of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. “Its ability to capture and deliver vehicle information in real time allowed us to take quick, decisive action that led to the safe recovery of the victims.”
TRULEO software will automate review of 100% of the department’s BWC footage