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BREAKING NEWS
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was responding to another call with the cruiser’s lights and sirens activated
Law enforcement agencies can apply for funding through the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the newly launched $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund
One officer was shot in the knee, and one was struck in the ankle; responding officers used a drone to ensure the suspect was down following the incident
Mental Health
Pittsburgh drops ‘co-responder’ program that paired cops, social workers for mental health responses
Instead of sending a social worker with an officer, the city will now send a Crisis Response Team of two social workers to respond after police secure the scene
Phoenix officers were able to respond to the scene and rescue the toddler because of a family member who texted 911 that the child was in danger
“We learned today that Raghav’s dream was always to become a police officer,” said Sartell PD Chief Brandon Silgjord, adding that they gave the boy a badge at his hospital bed
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
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
Two pilots discuss their role in the force’s recent crackdown on speeders
Atlas One allows police to send out immediate, targeted notifications to mobile devices that have the app
46% also said videos of police use of deadly force should be made public immediately after it’s determined they won’t jeopardize an investigation
After the city installed automatic license plate readers in high-crime areas last year, the arrests were quick to follow
This city wants to move toward an all-electric fleet, but it looks like Teslas won’t be a part of it
The cruisers’ new lighting and signage technology make rooftop lights unnecessary, lawmakers said
Clearview AI Achieves the Highest Standard of Cybersecurity Certification
Union leaders argued the new law illegally preempts existing state traffic laws
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
Safe to say it’s not like Hollywood