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BREAKING NEWS
“In my professional opinion, the gentleman should never have been out of jail,” Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs said. “And yet here we are”
After ordering the gunman several times to drop his gun, a Grand Blanc Township officer and a Mich. Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, opened fire on the suspect
The Department of Homeland Security said it would restore the funding to the NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority and other New York state agencies that were cut
“They were shielding the children who were also present within the church, moving them to safety. Just hundreds of people, just practicing their faith,” Chief William Reyne said
The funds, which have been initially approved by state leaders, will cover ICE detention beds, staff bonuses, transportation, overtime pay and equipment costs
“I am inclined to terminate the consent decree,” U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Cox Arleo said, noting that she will allow for two weeks of public input before making a final decision
Apple stated it removed ICEBlock and similar apps because they provided location information that could be used to harm ICE agents
By the end of September, the NYPD had investigated 553 shooting incidents — 140 fewer than by this time last year, Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
Surveillance footage from inside the store shows the man firing multiple shots at the officers as they retreated while returning fire
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The system will now stop assigning old incidents the same priority designation as emergencies that are underway when residents reach out for help
“These traffickers and dealers eyeing New York City for rainbow fentanyl drops are showing all of us their true colors: to target kids.”
The Rook is outfitted with bulletproof glass and heavy-duty armor to protect against incoming gunfire
The MTA received $5.5M in funding to purchase and install the cameras, with about 200 cameras set to be installed each month until 2025
“This vehicle will be more cost-effective, saving our citizens money while at the same time helping reduce emissions,” Mayor Mark Landman said
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
The device captured footage during the standoff when Devin Weiland shot at the drone and at an armored vehicle brought into the area to deploy tear gas
SUVs, which include both hybrids and all-electrics, are becoming the new norm as the NYPD starts to retire its traditional sedan-based vehicle fleet
The push for lighter vests was “born out of tragedy” following the death of Queens Detective Brian Simonsen in 2019
Three new safety measures include a communications tower, tactical equipment and ballistic shields