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BREAKING NEWS
The woman told dispatchers that a “burglar” had entered her home; when officers arrived, she opened the door, screamed “Where the f*** are my children,” and raised a firearm
The suspect, accused of being intoxicated during the pursuit, fled from an Oklahoma City Police officer before crashing into a telephone pole and allegedly proclaiming he “didn’t do anything”
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The incident began when the man pointed the object, which was later found to be a metal pipe with a makeshift handle, at passing motorists
Charges dropped against 120+ defendants, including assault suspects, because they can’t get attorney
The Massachussetts case dismissals, which include an alleged assault on cops and domestic assault, are the result of public defenders refusing to take cases over a pay dispute
“Gerald” the raccoon was dropped off at a wildlife rehab center after “acting more like a K-9 than a critter” and interacting with Lakeville PD officers
Investigators had found no signs that the suspect and Agent Joshua Byrd had any prior contact
Several agencies assisted in the pursuit as the driver fled from Wisconsin into Illinois
The man has been arrested and charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon; he is also being held on an immigration detainer
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A highly mobile killer went on a 60-mile, 12-hour spree that ended with 18 killed, including an RCMP constable
In the space of 12 hours, a gunman ambushed and shot an NYPD officer sitting in his patrol vehicle, then shot another officer inside an NYPD station
The video of a police officer who survived being hit by a train while pursuing a suspect provides an opportunity to review principles of situational awareness
A chief’s decision to support an officer suspected of being intoxicated behind the wheel of his patrol car has led to accusations of a double standard
Just as with the Midland and Odessa shootings earlier this year, the Jersey City shooting hints at a vexing problem for law enforcement ‒ countering mobile killers
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PRODUCT NEWS
“Planning on coming to Elk Grove to steal? Better think twice, we might be inside, outside, and above the store you are about to do it at,” the department posted
Leveraging data from 540M connected devices, RapidSOS AI simplifies 911 workflows and streamlines communication with callers and responders
Silver Ships, Inc. produces high-quality aluminum boats for military, federal, state and municipal government
Law Enforcement Credit Union now serves all Southern California counties, from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, and extends membership to include additional law enforcement groups
“Versaterm will work to advance school safety for all Florida students,” said Adam Schwartz, Chief Revenue Officer at Versaterm
“The Denver Police Department is thrilled to have this tool to increase officer safety by utilizing the robot to enter into potentially life-ending situations,” Chief Ron Thomas said
Fotokite is an actively tethered UAS system specifically engineered for public safety teams to provide reliable, autonomous, and hands-free aerial situational awareness
The ParaZero SafeAir system is a groundbreaking safety solution for drones, featuring a patented parachute recovery system that autonomously monitors and mitigates flight risks in real-time and allows drone operators to unlock Ops Over People in compliance with the latest FAA regulations
The NT1100 Police incorporates safety features from the civilian bike while also equipped with LE-specific components, such as pannier bags and an engine guard
“I am honored to join Mark43 and contribute to its mission of supporting first responders with the modern, real-time technology they deserve,” Merwin stated