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BREAKING NEWS
While Officer Toni McBride was initially granted qualified immunity in a 2020 shooting, an appellate court found that the shots fired while the suspect was on the ground were not within policy
Seven Albuquerque PD Academy instructors were removed from their positions after they punished a cadet who had connections with department leadership for lying
Michael McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in “a campaign of transnational repression;" McMahon said he was “unwittingly used” by the Chinese government
“The officer had a good laugh, reminded the driver that while creativity is appreciated, it’s not exactly a legal defense, and told him to save the card for a rainy day,” Fullerton Police said
The Easton Police Department received 10 machines along with dumbbells and barbells from Planet Fitness
A Washington County deputy disabled the drone before arresting three suspects following a vehicle pursuit and K-9 search near Washington State Prison
Miami-Dade County Deputy Devin Jaramillo, a 27-year-old son of a retired detective, was fatally shot with his service weapon after responding to a crash
WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith was fatally shot inside the Garner Healthplex emergency department; a suspect is in custody
Ralph Baze was sentenced to death in 1994 for killing Powell County Sheriff Bennett and Deputy Briscoe, but Gov. Beshear has declined to sign a death warrant citing legal hurdles
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
Organizers have chosen New Year’s Eve as reminder that police officers all over the country are working and not with their families
Instead of arresting offenders, officers share the drone video with the teens’ parents and schools
The money will be put toward advanced camera technology, license plate readers, a speed enforcement van and more technologies
Nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies have switched to the CVSA
Field demonstration shows initial capabilities of end-to-end, dynamic network resource provisioning on a 5G network to enhance situational awareness for public safety personnel
Leading public safety solution provider SoundThinking commemorates Giving Tuesday with a $10,000 donation to the Officer Down Memorial Page, an organization that honors the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty
The network will switch from analog to digital, making it inaccessible to the public and press
The firm will help develop a strategic implementation roadmap and statewide communications plan
The remote restraint device enables law enforcement to respond to incidents with a focus on minimizing harm and safeguarding community well-being
With a touch screen interface and advanced connectivity features, the IRIS promises to transform how officers capture and manage critical moments in the field