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BREAKING NEWS
“I can’t walk,” the woman can be heard telling a Sterling Heights officer as she tried to move away from her smoking car
Kingston PD Chief Albert Pearsall was responding to a home when the suspect began to swing an ax; a standoff ensued after Pearsall picked up a shovel to defend himself
The immigration crackdown, which spanned Minneapolis and St. Paul, resulted in more than 4,000 arrests and extensive protests
Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by a Seattle officer who was driving up to 74 mph as he responded to a drug overdose call; he had his emergency lights on and had been using his siren at intersections
Fresno PD’s cadet program allows candidates as young as 18 to train, assist with non-emergency duties and prepare for entry into the police academy
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment
Coolidge Police officers were responding to a disturbance outside the station when a man approached, wielding a machete
The man had a removal order and a criminal history that included several drug-related crimes, according to the Department of Homeland Security
The Norristown PD officer was charged with assault, oppression and reckless endangerment after the use of force was deemed unnecessary
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Breaking down the roles of police, fire and EMS when responding to a major traffic incident
Though relatively rare, hostage situations are a reality of policing, and the life you’re asked to save may be that of a child
Case law provides public employers with precedent to dismiss employees whose personal associations are deemed antagonistic to the employer’s mission and integrity
When does a public employee’s First Amendment rights give way to an employer’s right to suspend or terminate the employee?
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
PRODUCT NEWS
In recognition of this award, Magnet Forensics will also provide free unlimited training for a year and team-building activities for the agency, as well as a donation to a charity of their choice
A Flock camera in the area captured the suspect vehicle; Dayton police were able to broadcast the vehicle’s information to other departments, leading to an arrest
By securing TX-RAMP Level 2 status, Case Closed Software enhances its ability to serve state agencies with increased confidence, ensuring that sensitive case information remains protected from unauthorized access and potential security threats
All-in-one solution brings together cutting-edge technology to give emergency responders a complete view of every incident
Executive Chairman of 5.11 Tactical brings Public Sector and global business operations expertise to Veritone
“Our Real-Time Crime Center captured the moment he sped through an intersection, causing a crash...To make matters worse? He was still drinking when officers arrived,” the Duluth PD stated
New technology empowers officers with instant access to critical data, improving emergency response and community safety
Equipped with live video, two-way communication and AI navigation, the RADDOG LE2 helps officers assess threats remotely before taking action
AeroFit’s new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing
Designed for real-world DFR training, testing and collaboration, FLI Town will provide a secure, vendor-agnostic environment