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BREAKING NEWS
Just weeks out of the academy, Officer Dakota DeClerck carried survivors from the rubble and cleared debris amid dangerous conditions captured on bodycam
A group of students enrolled in a criminology class launched at the University of Texas at Arlington raised questions about a suspect that led to her arrest
The suit accused leadership of picking candidates for jobs before they were posted and enabling a “pattern of discriminatory practices ... throughout the department”
The footage shows a group of good Samaritans carrying the officer away from the fire and using his radio to call for help
California averages 2 officers per 1,000 residents — nearly half the national rate, according to the Peace Officers Research Association of California
Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal’s decision sides with plaintiffs, who contended that Gov. Bill Lee cannot deploy the National Guard unless there is rebellion or invasion
A bystander flagged down the Des Moines officer after spotting the unattended weapon on the roof
The officer fired a single shot, striking the man in the shoulder as he appeared to aim his gun at a store employee
“California’s anti-law enforcement policies ... are designed to create risk for our agents. These laws cannot stand,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said
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
After debuting new innovations across its offerings in 2023, Skopenow accelerates into 2024 with rollout of proactive event and risk-detection capabilities
Industry-leading cloud-native records management system will support officers in their mission of addressing crime and engaging with the community
Award-winning project vastly increases access to justice for litigants, enhances service provided to judges, court administrators, prosecutors, and defense attorneys
Advanced intelligence now accessible to command staff and uniformed police officers
The Walther PDP Steel Frame elevates the shooting experience and takes performance to the next level
New Verizon Frontline program to help develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions to first responders
First responders invited to submit ideas for 5G-enabled solutions
