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BREAKING NEWS
Hahira Officer Caleb Abney was inside his patrol vehicle with emergency lights on when a Camaro veered onto the shoulder and struck his vehicle
The bear was soon safely secured and taken back to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staffers with the state’s Environmental Protection Department
“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
Auburn Police Officers Edward Pickard and Lucas Drancsak spotted the person, climbed down a 10-foot wall and ran to shoreline; Pickard entered the water and helped the person to safety
NYPD
Shooting incidents for the year-to-date are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023, the department announced
As burnout and cumulative stress continue to impact first responders, a new retreat model focuses on proactive recovery and long-term resilience
From political pressure to staffing shortages, readers say small agencies are being pushed from multiple directions at once
The DFR program was being demonstrated when deputies lost contact with a speeding e-bike in the same area and put a drone into action to help bring the suspect into custody
Idaho State Police troopers with five years of experience are paid at an hourly rate of $32.86; Washington State Patrol officers with similar experience are paid around $60 an hour
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Corrections officers, our protectors, need your interest, research and compassion just as much as the infamous predators and anonymous inmates they protect us from
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Enhancing individual and organizational performance is founded upon full comprehension of the “how” and “why” performance did not meet expectations
The article discussed small town PDs in the US and the disastrous response in Uvalde as though they were related
Court holds requesting personal identification in a public location, without threats, overt coercion, or a display of force, was a seizure requiring reasonable suspicion
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
PRODUCT NEWS
In addition to strengthening its research capabilities, the acquisition also further expands on Magnet Forensics’ ability to support federal projects through Dark Circuit Labs’ U.S. facility clearance
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
The law covers all gun manufacturers and federal firearm licensees in product liability claims regarding the “absence or presence” of four specific safety features
The new additions join the GC Shield family of ultralight NIJ Level III+ shields: GC Patrol Shield and GC RF2 Shield
Public safety and emergency services customers will leverage AWS to enhance continuity, security, and citizen services
“With this level of LPR coverage and camera quality, I now feel much more confident in our ability to identify vehicles entering campus and track those on state and local hotlists,” said Bill Davis, Assistant Chief of Police at Louisiana Tech University
“We’re honored to support the U.S. Army in strengthening its base security operations,” said Scott Ortolani, Chief Operations Officer at LINEV Systems US, Inc. “Our AI-powered BV6045 units deliver reliable, intelligent screening that meets the highest standards for military-grade security.”
The proposal would require police departments to grant journalists and emergency services organizations access to their encrypted radio communications
Built on its best-in-class Versaterm CAD system, the Versaterm MDT extends the CAD capabilities to public safety vehicles, ensuring first responders have the most up-to-date information
Corey Roberts brings over two decades of leadership experience in the public safety software industry