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BREAKING NEWS
Syracuse Officer John Canestrare and Firefighter/EMT Rick Macheda performed CPR for 10 minutes before a pulse returned, saving the woman outside a burning home
K-9 Nazar was deployed after the suspect resisted and a TASER deployment was ineffective; during the apprehension, the suspect punched the dog and compressed his neck
Video shows the woman demanding that the deputy leave the school; Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders praised him for his poise during the tense encounter
“With the temperature dropping and daylight fading,” Ocean Township Police said, the drone was able to locate the teenager, who was actively evading the search
An investigation of bank records found that checks made out from the narcotics program were allegedly deposited into Former New Haven PD Chief Karl Jacobson’s personal bank account
Chief Todd Bettison said he was satisfied with the police board’s decision to suspend the officers without pay; one of the officers is suing the department, claiming she did not violate policy
After being struck, the officer fired shots in the direction of the vehicle, causing a graze wound to the driver; the three suspects, all 14 years old, were arrested
Wisconsin Rapids officers used a tire deflation device and a drone to apprehend the suspect, who stole an ambulance with a patient still secured in the rear compartment
The city is one of 11 U.S. host locations preparing for the event and is seeking a portion of the $625 million in federal grants offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A UK agency recently swore in 24 part-time officers to make policing “open to more applicants” with a “flexible alternative.” Our experts debate the pros and cons of part-time cops
Never underestimate the risks that can be posed by individuals in wheelchairs
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
Don’t let this be you
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
PRODUCT NEWS
Now available for 4-inch barrel models, with 4.5-inch variant coming soon
Acquisition creates a comprehensive software suite to help law enforcement and dispatch agencies across the country meet compliance and operational standards
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
The Innovation Award recognizes excellence in design, innovation, and manufacturing within the uniform industry
Reflecting Mark43 and Flock Safety’s shared commitment to interoperable public safety platforms, this partnership will allow law enforcement to benefit from streamlined operations by integrating CAD, RMS, and Flock LPR and video data
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall
TLR-1 HP delivers 65,000 candela; fits both long guns and handguns
TLR-1 HP-X USB/TLR-1 HP X delivers 77,000 candela; beam reach of up to 555 meters
ShotStop Ballistics is also facing federal probes after an investigation found the company was buying armor plates from China and claiming they were manufactured in the U.S.
Dräger introduces the next-generation Alcotest with dual-function capability for law enforcement, DOT compliance and workplace safety screening