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BREAKING NEWS
Clinton Township Officers released video footage shot from above the suspect’s car, which showed he was in the vehicle before police swooped in to arrest the surprised defendant
Federal officials said officers fired defensive shots during an immigration operation after a man with a handgun approached and resisted attempts to disarm him
Deputy Juliana Tenaglia learned while en route to the scene that the driver was unable to swim; when she arrived, she donned fins and rescued the driver
“The suspect made statements including, ‘I want suicide by cop,’ and, ‘Watch the news, it’s going to be spectacular,’ ” the Shrewsbury Police report states
Former Heat and NBA security employee Marcos Tomas Perez sold more than 100 stolen items valued at about $2 million over a three-year period
Episode drafts for the reality TV series were mostly “unedited footage” dumps and included discussions of sensitive operations and the identities of undercover officers, the lawsuit said
According to court filings, a Border Patrol agent opened fire after the driver put the truck in reverse and repeatedly slammed into the car Border Patrol agents had rented
San Benito Sheriff Eric Taylor responded to bystander behavior during a pursuit and OIS, saying his officers were instructed to stop “herding” intrusive bystanders to safety
Former Uvalde School District officer Adrian Gonzales said that he does not regret his actions during the shooting at Robb Elementary, noting he was under orders to retreat
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Veritone’s iDEMS (Intelligent Digital Evidence Management System) platform is one of the industry’s first cloud-based digital evidence management solutions to integrate AI to automate digital workflows and accelerate the investigation process
Premier Body Armor launches new Fortis Ballistic Helmet
ATLS is an innovative, easily integrated location and mapping service, combining ELi Technology’s patented EML with GeoComm’s technology enabling accurate indoor location mapping via Wi-Fi access points
Incorporating advanced intelligence into existing video infrastructure, Iveda is protecting Navajo youth with enhanced on-campus surveillance
Integration brings early gun detection and rapid response to maximize critical seconds in active shooter incidents
The words “Protect and Serve Those That Land Here” form a circle and are separated by two tiny alien faces with large eyes
The V-Armed training has been in use at the department since 2022, and trains officers in situations surrounding de-escalation, mental health and use of force
Chief James E. White praises the effectiveness of BolaWrap in safely restraining individuals without harm, with a surge in mental health-related calls, the Detroit PD’s commitment to minimal-force policing aligns with Wrap Technologies’ “no-harm” principle, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety techniques
“We have eyes on him coming down the tower,” a deputy with the aviation unit says in the video. “He’s probably about three-quarters of the way up”
The La Mesa Police Department implemented SPIDR Tech with the goal of improvinginteractions between police and the community