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BREAKING NEWS
Medical
Three detectives went to the ER after being involved in a fight with a suspect; while there, two detectives reported that hospital staff commented they should seek care elsewhere
Deputy Levi Vargas died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup, a 120-mile law enforcement relay race
Chief Jim McDonnell found two officers justified in using deadly force against Gillian Lauren, but the Police Commission concluded they made serious tactical mistakes
The envelope will hold essential documents and include printed guidance for drivers and responding officers on how to communicate during a traffic stop
Video shows the Onondaga County Sheriff’s department’s Air One helicopter hovering just above the water as a deputy pulls the dog from the near-freezing waters
The Independence Police Department announced it had recovered five dolls that were potentially contaminated by fentanyl
Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a negligent discharge of his firearm at the Philadelphia International Airport
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
The FBI said the material involved is historical in nature and does not include government information
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
Proposed legislation would bolster academy training to include classes more focused on mental health, social services, psychology and communication
Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons
‘Pro-police’ forums may make us feel good, but they don’t serve the purpose of policing
Policing is currently subject to more social experiments than at any time in the history of the profession
PRODUCT NEWS
The certification enhances security and compliance for Texas agencies
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The company’s commitment to workplace excellence translates into better support for fleet managers nationwide
LexisNexis Protégé in Lexis+ AI delivers advanced capabilities that help legal professionals work collaboratively with AI, be more productive, and amplify their strategic impact
The ultimate tactical paintball marker
Launch of Law enforcement scheduling further expands First Due’s all-in-one public safety platform
Archuleta County police, sheriff, fire and emergency medical services agencies enhance collaboration and response capabilities with Oracle’s cloud-based Public Safety Suite
The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department
The annual event hosts hundreds of customers from the public and private sectors, joining to advance their expertise in digital investigations
“By partnering with TRM Labs, we’re empowering investigators with the critical insights needed to address the growing complexity of crimes with blockchain related evidence,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Magnet Forensics