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BREAKING NEWS
S.B. 641 will “repeal the statutory limit on the number of police,” allowing the Pennsylvania State Police to “hire the number of troopers that they see fit,” State Sen. Marty Flynn said
“Sometimes heroes come with four legs and a wagging tail!” the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wrote in its post
Police chiefs around the state said strong community violence intervention and more officers on the street account for the change
The FBI called “Operation Summer Heat” a “record-setting” operation as it aimed to remove gang members, drug traffickers, child predators and bank robbers from the streets
Retired Officer Chad Millward, recognized for saving lives during the Atlas Fire, was piloting a REACH Air helicopter when it crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento
Kyren Lacy, an LSU receiver who had declared for the NFL draft, was charged for allegedly causing the crash that killed a man; Lacy died by apparent suicide before his trial
“Deputies are maintaining a professional presence and ensuring that all actions remain lawful and that public safety is maintained,” the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said
A Fountain Inn couple’s nightly Halloween display keeps prompting 911 calls and fire department responses despite posted warnings.
Law enforcement agencies can apply for funding through the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the newly launched $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
Spokane County’s RTCC could monitor as many as 200 video feeds from intersections, roadways and crime hotspots
The agency will use the L3Harris PatrolSim simulator for routine training for new and existing officers and remedial training for officers who get into accidents
“Coyotes are common in NYC, but one swimming in the East River is not.”
The online tool allows people to report violations such as speeding, racing and reckless driving by filling out a survey rather than calling 911
Gov. Ron DeSantis says police must stop using DJI drones, but police say banning them risks officer safety
A grant allowed the Cordico wellness app to be available to officers, deputies, corrections officers and dispatchers
The mobile testing unit will give more time to patrol officers to answer calls for service
The Duluth PD expanded their use of motorcycles from community policing to on- and off-road patrols
In December, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said a lax approach from prosecutors could lead to store closures
Opposition has grown, with many critics pointing to problems the NYPD had with their robot dog