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BREAKING NEWS
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
As Austin officers moved to arrest a suspect, the suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at a bystander; the bystander tackled the suspect, and officers shot and killed the suspect
The program will also provide incentives based on how many undocumented immigrants provided by ICE the partner agency is able to arrest
“This bill is about one thing, holding criminals accountable for endangering lives through reckless, high-speed attempts to evade law enforcement,” said state Rep. Rylee Linting
Houston police say the shooting did not occur near the home and does not appear to have been in self-defense
When Secaucus Police officers arrived at the scene, over 50 people surrounded the officers’ vehicles and others climbed on top ofmarked police SUVs, damaging them
The Walbridge Police officer blew a .168% BAC on a breathalyzer test administered at the scene; he was relieved of duty immediately
The Surge Training Operations Center aims to help onboard new DHS personnel by the end of 2025 while continuing to support training for law enforcement partners
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer found the deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limited the use of the military for law enforcement purposes
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 York Police Department will train 29 officers to operate its fleet of UAS
After two years of research, a team of experts has determined that it will cost between $9.5 and $12.7 billion over the next ten years to expand NG911
The technology would activate a body camera as soon as an officer pulls a weapon
Shield 616 has raised almost $3 million and outfitted more than 2,400 officers in 18 states with kits that include armor vests, helmets and trauma kits
The BolaWrap 100 can immobilize individuals up to 25 feet away
Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risk of opioid exposure to law enforcement and other first responders
Verizon seeks innovators to accelerate 5G technology development for first responders
The FirstNet team at AT&T sponsors a museum feature which uses media to explain the importance of LE
Officials are hoping for the city’s support for operating the aircrafts before making budget decisions and fulfilling FAA requirements
The suspect was killed in the ensuing gun battle