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BREAKING NEWS
Diaz Police Sergeant Richard Morris was inside his vehicle when the EF-4 tornado, with peak winds of 190 mph, lifted it and tossed it several feet
A Fountain Inn couple’s nightly Halloween display keeps prompting 911 calls and fire department responses despite posted warnings.
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
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 communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
Safe to say it’s not like Hollywood
The center has access to about 1,700 cameras including traffic, surveillance and private security cameras
Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents
As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology and in a limited capacity
Video shows the suspect escaping out a bedroom window and hopping fences through the neighborhood
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
After the gunman shot the first officer, he tried unsuccessfully to drive out of the garage of the home where he later barricaded himself
The new vehicle seats up to 12 officers and is equipped to treat traumatic injuries inside the cabin, officials said
Rave Aware aims to help agencies share data, collaborate on response and ultimately improve first responder safety and response times