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BREAKING NEWS
The design, which displayed the words “Dearborn Heights Police” in both English and Arabic, lacked prior review and approval from city leadership, the mayor said
The charges against the suspected killer of San Bernardino County Deputy Andrew Nunez make him eligible for the death penalty
MacAleese first created an anonymous tipline in exchange for cash as an Albuquerque Police detective in 1976; now, Crime Stoppers is a key policing tool on an international scale
“NYPD, are you disgusted with the election of Zohran Mamdani? Join us!” the Houston Police Officers’ Union posted on social media
NYPD
New York City’s mayor-elect plans to redirect mental health, homelessness and outreach duties to a new civilian agency under a $1.1B proposal
The report called the fire a “once-in-a lifetime cataclysmic event” and praised the heroic actions of many officers, but said missteps presented a “valuable learning opportunity”
Detective Christopher Mock suffered a sudden medical emergency after responding to a homicide and suicide on the same day; he died 12 days later
The Eagle Point Police chief and an officer were speaking with a suspect before he became agitated, grabbed a knife and wounded the officer
The legislation would make failure to disclose a name, address or date of birth a fourth-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Planning and prevention define responses to high-profile officer-involved incidents
Jim and Doug explore reasons why the reporting of hate crimes is seemingly on the rise
While it is important to participate in national crime reporting through UCR-NIBRS, the real crime picture in any community must be drawn locally
Officers facing civil actions for the excessive use of force may have an additional opportunity to obtain dismissal prior to trial
The continuing challenge with preparation for attacks like Parkland is that each is unique enough to defy any template for prevention and response
Proponents say it would significantly improve the prison system. Opponents say there are loopholes that would allow dangerous criminals to be released from prison
PRODUCT NEWS
The crash of the 38-year-old CAD system forced deputies to use handwritten notes and radio communications to manage calls
Santa Fe Police used drone footage to locate the suspect and coordinate an arrest on foot within 15 minutes of the initial report
The partnership will provide a training experience that combines high-fidelity simulation scenarios with real-world tactical instruction to enhance weapon handling proficiency
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
The Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
Gamber-Johnson American Aluminum Accessories acquisition
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is one of 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington selected to receive a cumulative $2.6 million in funding from the grant program
The award recognizes Imperato’s outstanding charitable contributions through Henry’s “Guns For Great Causes” program and his dedication to supporting America’s law enforcement
Firm will review approaches utilized by Columbus, Ohio, to provide 911 service and emergency response for incidents outside traditional law enforcement fire/rescue, and emergency medical