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BREAKING NEWS
“I’m glad that I was at the right place at the right time. Like I said, that’s what we’re here to do,” Officer Chad Stevens said. “It’s different every day. It keeps you on your toes”
The convergence of radio, video and AI serves as a force multiplier, capturing and synthesizing a greater diversity of data throughout an incident for more accurate police reporting and verified evidence
A GPS-based 911 text led the Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit to the stranded hiker, prompting a high-angle rescue with a hoist and hands-on extraction
The Southlake Police Department’s witty traffic campaign, featuring “Poe Poe on Muh Window,” has racked up over a million views
The convicted felon ignored negotiations, fired at Cedar Rapids Police officers and through apartment walls before being found by a robot
Oklahoma City PD’s Drone as First Responder program provided precise coordinates and critical visibility, enabling fire and police units to reach the victim in time
Roanoke PD K-9 Knox was released to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot when he was fatally struck by a responding officer’s cruiser
The Redlands police union says Officer Seth Franklin’s melanoma came from years of sun exposure during patrols, yet the city denied his workers’ comp claim
After the Washington Supreme Court ruled against them, the officers contend that their off-duty political activity does not justify public exposure or disciplinary action
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
Long gone are the days of establishing a perimeter and waiting for SWAT teams and hostage negotiators to save the day
The agency was drafting a policy to follow the Justice Department’s rules, which require a warrant except in emergencies
Grant money was used to pay for surveillance to reduce drug dealing and ‘associated conditions in and around’ communities
This free PDF will educate police how to stay atop the evolving policies, training and technology shaping law enforcement
The photo made its rounds on social media with the caption, “this is what happens when you don’'t shut up”
Lt. Paul Kotter revealed for the first time the harrowing details of the Aug. 28 traffic stop that nearly killed him
The officers saw a group of men running with guns after hearing gunshots during a traffic stop
50 deputies left the safety of home to help evacuate people stranded by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Six police officers were indicted in Gray’s death
The Minneapolis police union, which has defended the officers, has yet to release a statement of its own