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BREAKING NEWS
Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the change formalizes the department’s existing practice and will help promote transparency
The North Royalton PD said the officer violated policy by sharing confidential records; the sergeant is accused of improperly providing confidential materials to the officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. is charged with two counts of second-degree assault in the incident
The program launched on March 23, and the new drones have helped on 275 service calls; on 148 of those calls, drone pilots were able to identify a suspect before ground units arrived
The suspect surrendered to Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies after barricading himself and pointing a gun at them, prompting them to open fire
After a former student opened fire inside an Oklahoma high school, “Shots Fired” hosts break down how the principal’s close-range response stopped the attack
A Washington Township officer on his first solo shift performed CPR on an unresponsive driver while fellow officers delivered multiple AED shocks after a crash
The Colorado Springs Police Department will now allow anyone with a high school diploma or GED to apply
Ex-Costa Mesa officer Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Boston police officers’ post-protest debriefings subject to legal scrutiny in federal lawsuit over excessive force and First Amendment violations
A 10-step response strategy for public information officers when faced with a viral news story
Law enforcement officers in New Jersey no longer need to fear archaic laws
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
A tense hostage situation unfolded in a McDonald’s parking lot, where a suspect held a woman at knifepoint inside a semi-truck
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
PRODUCT NEWS
Network Solutions*
Program designed to put a secure, 5G smartphone in every officer’s hand
“Our participation in both the UK Capability Showcase ... demonstrates our commitment in protection from military vehicle armor to law enforcement shields,” said Sandy Chen, CEO at GC.
It unifies radios, sensors, EUDs, laptops, audio and power into a single connected system
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree
This next-generation solution redefines how power can be delivered to unmanned systems operating in remote and high threat environments across land, air and maritime environments
Virtual event will explore strategies and best practices for funding, designing, building, and equipping sustainable and future-ready facilities that support public-sector organizations
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
Flock’s tech is integrated into LE operations in 49 states; CEO Garrett Langley believes the tech could help “eradicate almost all crime”
Schnuerer joined Slate Solutions in 2023 as vice president of operations, where he quickly established himself as a strong leader with deep technical expertise
The company has grown from a small startup into a trusted partner supplying mission-critical products worldwide