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BREAKING NEWS
A judge sentenced the retired Mount Vernon police sergeant to six months in prison for tasing a man seven times in two minutes while he was handcuffed
Ford’s Stolen Vehicle Services added a “Start Inhibit” feature that allows owners to disable an F-150’s engine from a smartphone; the feature also helps police track the trucks’ location
The suit states that Officer Carlos Baker shot Officer Krystal Rivera in the back and failed to notify anyone of the shooting or render rudimentary first aid to her
After the Ormond Beach PD officer arrested him, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective stated he did not know the officer was trying to pull him over when he kept driving
Three of the suspects have also facing trial for murder in Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le’s death; Le was killed when a suspect fired at least 20 shots into his vehicle
Coeur d’Alene PD Chief Lee White and Rathdrum PD Chief Dan Haley allege that the Kootenai Sheriff Bob Norris’s order is a retaliation over their role in an investigation
The 16-year-old, who previously faced 275 charges, was held without bond on adult charges, including armed robbery and weapons offenses
Ann Arbor’s new Supportive Resources and Outreach Team is intended to respond independently to non-violent calls, but will also team up with police for some crisis responses
SPD Chief Shon Barnes became interim chief in January and was sworn in in July; he is the department’s 38th chief and the fourth person to serve as chief or interim chief since 2018
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
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
