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BREAKING NEWS
“Merry Christmas to the men and women of the NYPD who have delivered such an unprecedented reduction in violent crime this year,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
The Worcester Police Department has about 400 sworn police officers, 58 less than full staffing, and 50 to 60 officers are up for retirement this year
Gusmane Coulibaly, 27, was arrested after he was identified as one of four men shown in social media video throwing snowballs at police responding to a disorderly crowd
During the pursuit, the man stopped and opened fire on Greenville County deputies before fleeing; the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Cpl. David Michael Hathcock died from injuries sustained duringa crash; he had served with the Montgomery Police Department for more than 20 years
The officer has been charged with two counts of insurance fraud after going skydiving multiple times and working out at a fitness center while also collecting disability benefits
Vince McMahon said he was rushing to his granddaughter’s birthday when he was driving over 100 mph while a Connecticut State Police trooper was trying to pull him over
The suspect aimed a firearm at officers as they entered the home to execute a multi-agency drug search warrant, leading to a fatal OIS
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to create a mortgage assistance program and offer public college tuition waivers to police officers and firefighters with at least five years of service
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Sanctity of the home unites conservative and liberal justices – again
Unexpected events remind us that what makes fireworks fun also makes them dangerous
Decision unites Courts’ conservatives and liberals
A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented
Police1 columnists reflect on their analysis of 2020’s civil unrest and calls for police reform and share their thoughts on where policing is now
As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
PRODUCT NEWS
“FY2024 was a pivotal year for ForceMetrics, marked by tremendous growth and the strengthening of our position as a leader in our industry,” said Andre McGregor, CEO of ForceMetrics
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
Portion of proceeds from Nano Light II and Wedge XT lights to support Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Concerns of Police Survivors
“Let’s not use fear to undermine a tool that protects our communities. We need thoughtful policy, not paralysis.”
SoundThinking today announced that ResourceRouter’s customer base more than doubled in 2024, driven by new patrol operations capabilities
Built for demanding work environments, Samsung’s latest ruggedized smartphone and tablet offer military-grade durability and advanced enterprise features for seamless performance
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
Safariland‘s REDLINE product line ensures clear and reliable communications in harsh fire and rescue operating environments
“Versaterm is committed to empowering forensic professionals with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in their analyses and investigations,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer at Versaterm
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders