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BREAKING NEWS
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
Medical
A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence
More than $600,000 of the $6 million in grants distributed to municipalities in the Pottstown area will go toward purchasing new police cruisers and equipment
The man allegedly shot multiple people in different locations before fleeing from Oklahoma City police; officers fatally shot him after he repeatedly pointed a gun at passing cars
Deputy Justin Mowery, 30, of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, died while attempting to stop a motorcycle that refused to pull over
The Dec. 22 sting operation came after an undercover NYPD employee found a social media account that followed several accounts supporting the Islamic State group
Corporal Marcial Rodriguez had served with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office for more than 25 years
“Different agencies, one mission,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol stated. “Save a life. And they did ... If you are struggling, please hear this. You matter, and help is available.”
Tucson officers responded after the man fired shots through apartment windows and brandished a gun inside the grocery store
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Solis offers law enforcement officials and civilians a new OWB carry option
An LVM Systems mental health screening app was installed on every officer’s phone to help assess a person’s behavior and provide logs of past incidents with subjects who’ve had repeat contact with police
Featuring the DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone, the DJI Dock 2 is simple to install and deploy
Veritone’s AI-powered redaction software enables a primary state law enforcement agency to streamline processes and address ever-increasing FOIA requests
Edenton Police Department Chief said the remote-restraint devices are building trust in his community as they minimize harm to his officers and the residents they are paid to protect
One of the features Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk is most excited about with the real-time information center is the increased capacity for drones
The Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission selected Jenoptik for a 12 year project to make its roads safer
The new software for the Port Authority PD will “empower officers to stay connected and agile in dynamic operational environments,” Mark43 said
Tracy police deployed a BearCat Armored Recovery Vehicle and a drone to respond to a kidnapping where the victim was held at gunpoint by two individuals at a home