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Charges were dismissed against Benjamin Plank, accused of ambushing and murdering Oklahoma County Deputy Bobby Swartz in 2022, due to mental incompetence
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashears died following an early-morning crash involving horses on the roadway
“We’ve been well aware of what we can and cannot do,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said. “But they’re trying to intimidate us ... into not cooperating with the federal government.”
DHS pointed blame at the Hanover Park Police Department for hiring Radule Bojovic, accused of overstaying his visa; the agency said that Bojovic held federal work authorization
Trooper Nicholas Cayton was aiding the driver of a disabled semi-truck; he was in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated when another semi-truck struck him from behind
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that these new units will give domestic violence cases “the same focused attention as gun violence and hate crimes”
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Colorado Springs Police K-9 Roam is recovering from multiple surgeries and has reportedly lifted his head and wagged his tail
The man ignored the Las Cruces officer’s instructions as he closed a distance of about 60 feet before the officer fired shots
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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
The technology detects, analyzes and securely stores vehicle identification data
Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget
The federal government has lagged behind many local PDs whose officers have been using body cameras for years
“Our deputies did everything they could to quickly rescue this child safely from a madman.”
The new Tesla Model Y accompanies the department’s first K-9
Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be “in the hundreds”
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services features multiple AI and machine learning processes to assist investigators and forensic examiners
Clearview AI awarded second patent this year for data preparation & training FRT algorithms
The system will now stop assigning old incidents the same priority designation as emergencies that are underway when residents reach out for help
“These traffickers and dealers eyeing New York City for rainbow fentanyl drops are showing all of us their true colors: to target kids.”

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