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The convergence of radio, video and AI serves as a force multiplier, capturing and synthesizing a greater diversity of data throughout an incident for more accurate police reporting and verified evidence
A GPS-based 911 text led the Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit to the stranded hiker, prompting a high-angle rescue with a hoist and hands-on extraction
The Southlake Police Department’s witty traffic campaign, featuring “Poe Poe on Muh Window,” has racked up over a million views
The convicted felon ignored negotiations, fired at Cedar Rapids Police officers and through apartment walls before being found by a robot
Oklahoma City PD’s Drone as First Responder program provided precise coordinates and critical visibility, enabling fire and police units to reach the victim in time
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Roanoke PD K-9 Knox was released to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot when he was fatally struck by a responding officer’s cruiser
The Redlands police union says Officer Seth Franklin’s melanoma came from years of sun exposure during patrols, yet the city denied his workers’ comp claim
After the Washington Supreme Court ruled against them, the officers contend that their off-duty political activity does not justify public exposure or disciplinary action
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
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




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If the shooting is labeled a terror attack, families of victims could be entitled to additional payments and benefits
There’s no public tracking of gun thefts from law enforcement officers
Police have asked the community for more videos
Investigators already were looking into a jail case at the time Lt. Charles Joe Gliniewicz took his own life
Police say a gun was found in the vehicle
William Porter faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of all charges
The man shouted for deputies to kill him, but they were able to successfully get him to drop his weapon
The video surveillance market is projected to grow to $42B by 2020 from $13B in 2013
Officials are sounding off about the incident
The suspect stepped out of the car, held a gun to his head and threatened to shoot officers and himself

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