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BREAKING NEWS
“Tell your police department that you’re going to die,” the man told an Oklahoma City Police officer before throwing building materials at him
Four men were stranded in the bay about three miles from the Pinconning Boat Launch after one of their four-wheelers broke through the ice, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office
NYPD
Late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald was shot while on duty during his second year on the job, causing instant paralysis; he was known for publicly forgiving his shooter
Video shows officers working to restrain a fleeing suspect when he produced a firearm and fired shots, prompting officers to return fire
A sobriety test indicated the suspect’ blood alcohol level was .11%, the Craven County Sheriff’s office stated
The Amazon-owned company said the partnership would have required more time and resources than expected, and no customer videos were shared
Terrell Storey, 50, fired on officers from multiple rooftops in a Flagstaff residential neighborhood over almost two hours
NYPD
Federal prosecutors alleged Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward SaferWatch while serving as the commanding officer of the NYPD’s School Safety Division
The situation escalated after Reno Police officers instructed the man to drop a pocket knife they knew him to carry from previous interactions
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport is an important reminder to conduct and update threat assessments of soft targets in every jurisdiction
The critics have the benefit of hindsight — 20/20 vision seen through the lens of a smartphone — not the sworn duty to quickly resolve violent confrontations
From patrol issues to alcohol blood tests to freedom of speech, the Court made some choices this year that will have a major effect on law enforcement operations
The majority of mass murder attacks occur at gun free zones and these soft targets are precisely what killers want — arming teachers may help end violence in schools
Chicago and other cities are contemplating lowering police hiring standards in answer to the Obama administration’s request
Although 2016 line of duty deaths related to gunfire are up more than 70 percent, it’s important to provide some context
PRODUCT NEWS
In his veto message, Gov. Gavin Newsom supported restrictions on drones but cited the need to maintain law enforcement’s ability to use robots in dangerous situations
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Ossipee Mountain Electronics counts on the consistent quality and service of Pryme Radio Accessories to support dependable public sector communications for the New Hampshire Department of Safety, State Marine Patrol, and Administrative Office of the Courts, as well as in the private sector for Mount Sunapee Resort
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
The PCCS Pro Female simulator is the result of a six-year collaboration with the U.S. Army
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Pathfinder’s capabilities are now available via the cloud, giving law enforcement new deployment options to accelerate justice
Department of Homeland Security certification recognizes the emergency management technology’s ability to prevent, detect, or deter acts of terrorism
Education
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on October 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large