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BREAKING NEWS
The El Paso officers sought cover in multiple areas, but each time they did, the suspect ran to a location where he could point the gun directly at them
Cambridge Police Department officers attempted to speak with the suspect and to use TASERs before the suspect ran at one of the officers, prompting a fatal shooting
The Worcester City Council voted 8-2 on a resolution opposing any pursuit or consideration of a 287(g) agreement between the city and ICE
Greater Manchester Police said the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The department is planning to expand less-lethal options, bolster CIT certification and require targeted retraining after critical incidents
A dissenting judge warned the ruling could undermine road safety, saying, “People who traverse our Florida highways are entitled to share the roads with sober and safe drivers”
Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio “was more than an officer — he was a son, a brother, a friend and a hero. His sacrifice continues to inspire all of us,” the department wrote
Garry Chapman, the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, was terminated from the Priceville Police Department for allegedly violating pursuit procedures
The mobile unit, a former police bus nicknamed “Lucy,” has been retrofitted with three washers and three dryers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
You’ll be amazed by what you’ll hear, if you’re willing
The event is an innovative, yet simple community relations program that police departments are adopting around the world
Calls for police use of force transparency overlook the real risk to public safety personnel by releasing the video
Mayhem in another American city continues as pushers of false narratives infect the national narrative and invade vulnerable cities to commit acts of terror on the streets
Kratom, currently sold as a health supplement, is often used by individuals as an alternative to heroin
Given the current climate of anti-cop rhetoric and increase in violent attacks on police, the findings and recommendations in the NLEOMF/COPS Office report should be taken to heart
PRODUCT NEWS
Versaterm acquires Integrated Computer Systems (ICS) to expand CAD and RMS offerings to all agencies
Public safety agencies can now choose flexible, right-sized CAD and RMS solutions from Versaterm’s purpose-built ecosystem
“First responders have one of the most emotionally demanding jobs in public service,” said Corey Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Mindbase. “We developed Mindbase...to support individuals who may be struggling with on-the-job stress”
“We are offering expanded access to our AI-powered virtual investigator for non-emergency reporting...This broader compatibility is part of our continued commitment to delivering innovative tools that complement the work that public safety agencies do,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer of Versaterm
“Implementing robust processes for feedback collection, appropriate intervention and accurate reporting is crucial to helping ensure that all public interactions are positive experiences for community members,” said Tim Conner, General Manager at Versaterm
Each kit includes entry tools a folding ballistic shield
The CTAV-Urban features a newly designed version of the MARS system
New vehicle is being routinely used on high-risk tactical operations
