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BREAKING NEWS
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office said the K-9 was left in a vehicle with a malfunctioning air conditioner while temps were above 100 degrees, prompting changes to K-9 policies
“Given that ... he remains authorized to work by the federal government, the Hanover Park Police Department determined that he may return to work,” a news release stated
The suspect, who immediately met Port St. Lucie officers with gunfire upon their arrival, was shot and killed by return fire as he tried to shoot officers taking cover behind a cruiser
Former Antioch Officer Devon Wenger was convicted in one case of distributing steroids to colleagues and obstruction of justice; he was also found guilty of conspiring against rights
Jefferson County Deputy John C. Stahl was severely injured in a rollover crash on June 7, 2004; he was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran who served the department for 15 years
Marvin Morales, accused of fatally stabbing his son, was shot by officers after a pursuit ended with spike strips and a crash on I-5
Wellness
Texas PD emphasizes officer wellness after cop involved in 4 separate OIS incidents within 15 months
The Austin Police Department praised the officer’s resilience and highlighted department initiatives aimed at helping officers deal with traumatic incidents
Wellness
Senate Bill 7 clarifies that after two years of service, officers and firefighters with lung disease are legally presumed to have suffered duty-related exposure
If passed, the new bill would make disarming or attempting to disarm an officer a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
PRODUCT NEWS
The La Mesa Police Department implemented SPIDR Tech with the goal of improvinginteractions between police and the community
A ticket to Axon Week 2024 gets you access to both TASERCON and Axon Accelerate
Instituted this year, the awards recognize innovation and impact, as determined by an independent panel
Gamber-Johnson engineers a fully rugged docking station for the new Getac ZX80 8” Android tablet
The company is building a safety and security ecosystem to connect public safety agencies and enterprises to help protect people, property and places
“The integration of GeoComm Indoor Maps into RapidSOS Premium will enable telecommunicators to deliver invaluable guidance to emergency personnel as they respond to emergency calls indoors,” said Jeff Liebl, GeoComm President and CEO
“There’s no penetration, there’s no laceration,” CEO Steve Luna said after the test. “This is what it’s intended to do”
The Species features a minimalist design, offering a smaller package than other inside-the-waistband holsters
The Series A investment from Volition Capital will accelerate adoption of its highly scalable and affordable video evidence gathering technology that safeguards lives and businesses
New GateWay 3220 device powered by Dell Technologies integrates Dejero Smart Blending Technology to provide unmatched reliability for a range of critical communications