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BREAKING NEWS
After a five-hour search, the woman was located by a drone roughly 150 yards from her vehicle in a heavily wooded area, lying next to a downed tree
The suspect was found to have multiple firearms, body armor, a gas mask and explosive materials during the 1.5-hour standoff with New Mexico officers, deputies, troopers and SWAT
La Mesa PD Officer Lauren Craven encountered the crash while returning from the San Diego Central Jail and stopped to help; she had served with the department for nearly two years
Mount Vernon PD says a concealed .22-caliber revolver was fired during the trip, prompting new screening protocols for processing inmates
Due to ongoing debt payments to the state, the Harvey City Council declared the city “financially distressed” and furloughed 69 of 167 employees, including first responders
Michael Proctor was relieved of duty and suspended without pay after he made derogatory comments about Read via text during the investigation into the killing of a Boston PD officer
Cartersville police Capt. Greg Sparacio, whose department received the initial tip from family members, said the suspect “had the intention to inflict harm to as many people as he could”
The man fled after officers confronted a group that was consuming ‘intoxicants'; he pulled the gun as he ran and raised it in the direction of the pursuing officer
Officials believe that Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi fired a single shot that caused the gunman, perched on a rooftop about 150 yards from the stage with a rifle, to recoil and stop shooting
TRENDING NEWS
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The new iPhone 13 Pro Max cellphones will allow officers to work on their phones instead of at the station
The Blazer EV PPV can log at least 290 miles before plugging in, Chevrolet says
With the Live911 software, deputies are able to respond to calls before they’ve been formally dispatched
The Axon Signal Sidearm uses a magnet to detect when an officer’s firearm has been removed, which then activates their body camera
A cloud-based command center software can now integrate with body cameras and in-car video systems
The cameras take visual and audio recordings when noise exceeds a pre-set decibel level
The van is expected to double processing speeds for ballistic evidence
The program was launched to address what officers experienced in the shootings’ aftermath and every day
Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional
Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs