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BREAKING NEWS
The Dayton Police officer was attempting to pull the driver out of the vehicle after seeing him manipulate a black bag, raising concerns he had a weapon
The suspect initially called 911 to report a knife-wielding man was chasing people outside a Sacramento elementary school
Okla. officers on leave over April Fools’ Day 911 call falsely reporting baby thrown from car window
Oklahoma City dispatchers reportedly sent officers to the location of the call before learning it was a hoax
The Vanderburgh County deputy was standing outside his cruiser and working to deploy spike strips when the truck hit the vehicle at high speed
NYPD
After NYPD detectives knocked on the door of a neighbor of a 21-year-old who was fatally shot, the man openly admitted that he had shot him
Ex-North Andover officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was acquitted of pointing a gun at Officer Patrick Noonan after a judge ruled that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof
The Oklahoma state budget for fiscal year 2027 includes $6.75 million to fund a training academy for new troopers
The woman, who had cut herself and drank cleaning supplies after locking herself in a bathroom, said that she would “kill anyone who tried to help” her
The petition for a light sentence for Sgt. Erik Duran included signatures from federal agents, officers across the country and some cops worldwide
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
These laws will cause every law enforcement and corrections agency and all its officers to reconsider the way they go about their jobs
A journalist shadowed three Florida police recruits in the academy. Here’s how we can use their experiences to guide police recruitment efforts
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response
PRODUCT NEWS
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
Leader in public safety apparel honored for industry innovations and partnerships with law enforcement departments in Arizona, Kentucky, and Virginia that advanced safety, comfort, and performance in the field
The SOC 2 report validates Clearview AI’s proficiency in safeguarding privacy, in addition to data security
The two companies will now share combined Sales Teams, Service Operations, Engineering, Production, and Logistics functions
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