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BREAKING NEWS
Greenwood Police Officer D.J. Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years
The center offers specialized spaces such as a fire tower, a driving course, a shooting range and simulation areas for active shooter and medical response drills
A phone company has developed Daisy, an “AI granny,” to waste phone scammers’ time, and Devon and Cornwall Police are testing a system designed to detect DUI drivers
“This is a job where you can do everything,” Naschke said. “I love coming to work every day,” Trooper Jessica Naschke said
State law forbids local LE from holding undocumented immigrants solely in response to detainer requests; Douglas County sued, saying the law prevents inter-agency cooperation
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
“Your vote will not only honor the hard work of our officers but also inspire future generations to join our ranks and continue our mission!” Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy posted
The cameras are intended for employees to use during escalating interactions with customers
“[This] was the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, yes, [Officer Michael Cook] was struck in the leg, but he got to go home to his family,” Muskogee Police stated
TRENDING NEWS
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
PRODUCT NEWS
DDACTS is an operational model that integrates location-based crime and traffic crash data to determine the most effective methods for deploying police
On-demand photo and video and wireless facial recognition software are just some of the features that attract law enforcement
A framework for accountability in the new age of policing
AB1327 would require law enforcement agencies to obtain warrants except in certain emergencies
Top law enforcement officials argue that tying their hands on information-gathering could render their crime-fighting tools useless
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is joining many of its brethren in law enforcement in ramping up its social media presence
Chief briefly mentioned the “on-body” camera technology while speaking with the D.C. Council about recent police misconduct
School board of Glynn County has given green light to police chief to establish policy on use of devices for school officers
A group of officers Wednesday began wearing on-body cameras, the first step toward the LAPD’s plan to outfit hundreds of officers with the recording devices