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BREAKING NEWS
Former sergeant Erik Duran, convicted of throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, will remain out of custody as he appeals his manslaughter conviction
Danell Maxwell is being held on a $3 million bond in connection with a shooting that wounded Memphis Officer Oscar Torres-Molina
Jason Meade, who retired from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in 2021, was convicted of reckless homicide in his second trial, while the murder charge ended in a mistrial
The proposal would bar LAPD officers from stopping drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians for minor violations unless there is a safety threat
Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller stated said the $615,000 will go into the county’s restricted opioid budget in increments to be disbursed to community initiatives
There is no evidence Ndiaga Diagne was supported or directed by a foreign terrorist group, FBI investigators said
The 14-year-old girl was hiding in a mall changing room when an officer shot at a suspect; the bullet skipped off a floor tile and fatally struck her
The regulations will prohibit police departments with LPR cameras from sharing their license plate data with out-of-state agencies that use the data to investigate immigration violations
After officers fired shots at the suspect, who had fled from them on foot while firing shots, he surrendered without further incident
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
Effective presidential protection relies on more than just federal efforts. Learn how local officers can contribute, stay informed and maintain crucial roles
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Trooper Michael Proctor’s suspension due to inappropriate text messages serves as a stark reminder that anything written can become public and impact a case
PRODUCT NEWS
Fully integrated with DroneSense by Versaterm, the Vesper and Trace UAVs will provide agencies with more options for using aerial intelligence as part of mission-critical public safety operations
The 10-inch R10 tablet is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 200V series processor and is one of the market’s first Copilot+ PC rugged tablets
Prepared 2 Protect’s newest less-lethal self-defense tool is now available
LVMPD’s new 10-car, all-electric fleet is expected to start patrolling in the next few weeks; at least 400 officers have already been trained on how to drive the vehicles
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
Built for versatility, the Wedge SL transitions effortlessly from everyday tasks to outdoor exploration and precision work in tight spaces
“We’re proud to be firmly rooted in the UK, and our growing presence reflects our long-term commitment to supporting police forces nationwide,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
“This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,” said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland
“We’re proud to work with CapMetro Transit Police Department as they build a forward-thinking department that meets the demands of a modern transit environment,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
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