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BREAKING NEWS
Video from the Fall River Police Department details the challenges police and firefighters faced as they worked for over 40 minutes to save lives during the fire that killed 10
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
Jim and Doug discuss the fourth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
There is nothing in the tea leaves to suggest Gorsuch will be antagonistic toward our nation’s law enforcement, in fact the opposite appears to be in evidence
Jim and Doug discuss the third pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
On Day One of his administration, President Donald Trump made several moves which indicate a White House far different than the past eight years
Jim and Doug discuss the second pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
How will Trump’s promise of unconditional support for law enforcement translate into policy changes?
PRODUCT NEWS
Tennessee county improves data security and response times to set a foundation for further innovation
Each wear tester must be active in the law enforcement industry and be able to provide a wide array of testing scenarios in real life situations
The drones, part of the NYPD’s Drones as First Responders program, will scan areas for suspects based on descriptions, offering leads to officers on the ground
Veritone integrates its extensive AI-enabled redaction capabilities into Nuix’s NEO Platform and ecosystem to optimize audio and visual workflows
With Jenoptik’s new office in Prince George’s County, they continue to further establish their presence in the county and the greater Northeast region as well as bring more jobs to the community
“These cameras will be deployed at large events and gatherings to help be the eyes for law enforcement,” City Council member Hunter Williams said
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
Grant will provide 50 ICAC teams with an 2-day certificated virtual training and a 90-day license to Detego Suite Pro
Conference provides officers with in-depth constitutional education
The Taylor Police Department’s RADDOG strutted onto the field carrying a baseball in a special holder; players met it on the mound before ceremonially starting the game