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BREAKING NEWS
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain him in a cruiser when the suspect pulled out a second handgun and shot him
911 leaders explored creative strategies to tackle staffing challenges, highlighting fresh approaches to scheduling, workforce autonomy and generational differences
Len Davis was sentenced to death after he was convicted of ordering a woman killed in 1994 after she alleged he and his partner beat a young boy
Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill described the use of ChatGPT as a “game-changer,” but OpenAI, the tool’s creator, said it only supplied information already publicly accessible
“After careful negotiations and some coaxing, deputies were able to get close enough to go ‘hands on’ with the subject” and get it to safety, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said
The suspect was accused of shooting an officer several times, including in the head, and a statewide manhunt ensued before he was killed in Kentucky the next day
“Lt. Mark Meadows was a treasured member of our Irondale family for over 30 years,’' Irondale Mayor James Stewart said
DFR programs enable the immediate dispatch of a drone in response to a 911 call for real-time aerial situational awareness in advance of and to support ground units
The event brings together public safety leaders and drone experts to explore advancements in unmanned aircraft systems for critical applications
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Bloomberg TV interview covered the rise in the body camera product segment and asks whether the technology would have helped in Ferguson
These new guns run the gamut, offering something for everyone
New mobility app promised VPN support and security
Both flashlights offer LED lights, one for focused lighting and one for floodlighting, that can be used in tandem or separately
Waterproof and rechargeable, the flashlight is capable of reaching 650 lumens output
The system will have automatic loading and fire five successive rounds in a short duration
New laser sighting enables quicker target acquisition under stress or in low light conditions
Two-way radio, wearable microcomputer, and handheld device help process and organize information so you can focus on your job
Video shows a confrontation Friday between a man and two cops in which he rushes them with a baseball bat and swings at an officer who had fallen
New vehicle radio extender offers portable radio coverage extension for public safety