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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect refused to surrender and repeatedly shouted at NPS and Hawaii PD officers to shoot him, appearing to call them “demons” and telling them to leave “in Jesus’ name”
The Drones for First Responders Pilot Program, a partnership with SkyfireAI and CAL Analytics, is intended to test and scale how drones can enhance situational awareness
“Just another example of our officers going above and beyond, even for seasonal decor!” the Parma Heights Police Department posted
The judge said the deployment violated the 10th Amendment, which grants certain powers to states, and the 14th Amendment, which assures due process and equal protection
The Pennsylvania State Police officers pursued a group suspected in a sporting goods store theft; after the pursuit, one suspect began firing shots from inside the vehicle
A 6-year study found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
The man, whose vehicle was flagged in connection with a homicide, ignored multiple commands from Marinette Police Department officers and ran at them with a knife before the fatal shooting
Joshua Rocha shot North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez three times with an AR-15 during a traffic stop for expired tags on July 19, 2022
“There is no path to advancement, no vision for the future, no investment in the people who risk their lives every single day,” Former Moss Point PD Chief Brandon Ashley said
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
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office used the same DNA genealogy techniques used to identify and capture the Golden State Killer
The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter
The safes where the AR-15s will be kept will also hold ammunition and breaching tools for barricaded doors
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle combines an electric powertrain with police-specific features
The construction truck, which sent up sparks from a freeway sign in the back, was carjacked by an armed suspect
The NOPD argued about dropping the restrictions, which would give LEOs more tools to find and arrest people who committed murders and other acts of violence
The new iPhone 13 Pro Max cellphones will allow officers to work on their phones instead of at the station