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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect fled and later rammed patrol vehicles during a confrontation with Akron police and Summit County sheriff’s deputies before he was shot
The man called 911 on himself, stating he was going to “kill everybody” in a gym; when officers arrived, he rammed vehicles while pointing a gun at Sparks Police officers
The Court ruled that it was not clearly established that Vermont State Police Sgt. Jacob Zorn violated Shela Linton’s Fourth Amendment rights, entitling him to qualified immunity in the 2015 case
Gordon Graham recounts how a chance encounter launched his career and fueled decades of work in risk management and organizational improvement on CHP’s podcast
The announcement by Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper comes after the early release of two high-profile convicted sex offenders under California’s Proposition 57
Hartford Police Officer Christopher Vanwey witnessed a girl missing out on hockey merchandise thrown by a mascot and gifting her a toy and a soccer ball
Most reductions will impact community-based programs as the agency seeks up to $4 million in savings, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi says
Interim D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the officer was targeted and it was possible the suspects knew he was a police officer
No arrests were made in the incident, with LAPD saying staffing constraints can limit enforcement at large takeovers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
The recent comments by entrepreneur Andy Frisella that were laced with misogyny and violence are a reminder that female officers are still fighting for respect
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
PRODUCT NEWS
Mark43 RMS, built on AWS GovCloud, will provide JCSO with a secure, intuitive system to reduce report-writing time, improve data accuracy, and ensure compliance with the NIBRS
Visit Safe Fleet at IACP 2025 – booth #1013
At IACP 2025, Insight LPR will demonstrate how its platform expands capabilities for narcotics, interdiction, auto theft, CID, ORC, and surveillance operations
Assist gets smarter with new private, secure AI tools to help officers build and verify police reports and verbally search for information on the go
New integrations with BRINC and SkySafe streamline public safety drone operations, drone detection and aerial intelligence in the field and command center
Live demos, new Motorola Solutions integrations, and hands-on drone teleoperations at Booth #1663
Mark43 launches eCitations, a mobile-first solution to issue faster citations and keep officers safe
Citation data synchronizes in real time across CAD and RMS, connecting seamlessly with broader agency records to enhance data integrity
Lenco will showcase the Avon, Colorado Police Department’s new BearCat G2 — a ‘multi-mission’ BearCat designed and built with tactical, fire rescue and medical response equipment
Coreforce delivers scalable innovation, seamless integration, and experience-driven tools built for law enforcement and corrections teams
Software*
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