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BREAKING NEWS
“Different agencies, one mission,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol stated. “Save a life. And they did ... If you are struggling, please hear this. You matter, and help is available.”
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
Hahira Officer Caleb Abney was inside his patrol vehicle with emergency lights on when a Camaro veered onto the shoulder and struck his vehicle
Michael Black jammed the gun with his hand and other bystanders put the shooter in a chokehold, subduing the suspect before he died from a self-inflicted gunshot, authorities said
Bristol is working to construct a two-story facility that would house a training center where its police officers and others across the state could practice how to deal with armed attackers in complex buildings
Metro Nashville Police Mounted Unit Officer Michael Douglas tended to horses alone for three days, left without assistance due to downed trees and icy roads
The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would allow state and local agencies to apply for authorization to disable drones during major events, including the 2026 World Cup
Officer Houston Tipping died three days after he suffered a spinal injury during training; his family sued, claiming he was killed in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Our columnists debate whether age is an effective measure of a candidate’s maturity
Chiefs and sheriffs may need to consider greater enforcement efforts while not injuring police-community relations
Don’t be misled into thinking the First Amendment protects you from becoming a social media career casualty
When asked to predict an assailant’s intent, officers can only guess, based on articulable observations compared with experience
Despite fewer cars on the road due to COVID-related shutdowns, the national trend has been higher incidents of speeding and fatalities
Reflecting on the decision of the Associated Press to no longer name people charged with minor crimes
PRODUCT NEWS
Acquisition will enhance LiveU’s recording, monitoring and artificial intelligence capabilities
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule
Multiple handheld MX908 devices will be deployed to detect, identify and mitigate illicit drugs like fentanyl, protecting communities amid the opioid crisis
The deployment includes RGB Spectrum’s Zio 4000 series video processor, XtendPoint KVM-over-IP, and RGB Rack PCs
Dedicated 5G UW network capacity for first responders strengthens communications for public safety
Alarming surge in cyberattacks through third-parties
New strategic partnership helps eliminate public safety redaction backlogs while harnessing AI for good
Converging two-way radio with body camera and AI into one integrated device for public safety
An agentic AI-powered audio talk-down feature issues personalized voice alerts based on visible attributes of individuals to deter criminal activity
AI-powered police officer assistant was donated to Miami Dade College’s School of Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies