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Apache Junction PD Officer Gabriel Facio died six days after being shot in the face by a traffic stop suspect armed with a handgun
The 2020 incident unfolded when now-retired trooper Christopher Baldner pursued a man who fled a traffic stop, striking his vehicle twice; the car crashed, killing the driver’s daughter
An initial pursuit of the man by the Fountain Valley PD was called off after the man drove recklessly in poor weather; he was later arrested after crashing during a second pursuit
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Burbank Police K-9 Spike was aiding in the search for an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop when the suspect shot him multiple times; the shooter was also killed in the incident
Michael Halberstam succumbed to injuries he sustained in the shootout, during which he fatally shot Indian River County Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
“I’m protecting people’s children every day,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kiley Krull said. “If anything ever happened, I want to know I can protect them”
The Spartanburg County deputy was injured in a negligent discharge while checking equipment in the locker room
The driver who struck the East Lampeter Township officer was reportedly cleaning his glasses as he drove into the intersection
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls




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The new app, which is compatible with Android and iOS devices, includes enhancements to the heads-up display, as well as new modes and features
Gardone Val Trompia modernizes video surveillance in city’s Mella Park
New lines come as part of city initiative designed to help ensure every officer in Columbus is equipped with a smartphone pre-loaded with law enforcement applications
SuperCom expands its US Footprint in Kentucky with new proprietary technologies
New report reveals critical need for public safety agencies to deploy modern cloud-native dispatch and technology systems to better support the communities they serve
FIPS 140-3 certification ensures that Mark43 customers’ data is protected with the latest cryptographic standard and technology validated by the U.S. government
The deployment is part of a city initiative to ensure every officer is equipped with a smartphone pre-loaded with proprietary law enforcement applications
AI functionalities include AI Video Redaction, Automated Transcription of Voice-Captured Video, AI-Assisted Contextual Content Search, and AI Video Content Review

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