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BREAKING NEWS
Joseph “Joe” Alu Jr. served as a Plantation PD officer for more than 20 years, despite being severely burned in a home explosion during a hostage call on July 25, 1995
The man was clinging to a barrier on the side of a highway overpass when a Fort Worth PD officer asked him to climb back onto the road; he then ran at the officer with a sharp object
After more than an hour of negotiation, SWAT officers used tear gas to force the man of his vehicle; he then pointed a gun at officers
The officer was not responding to a call when he struck a vehicle while allegedly driving at 130mph; a suspected drunk driver then hit the damaged vehicle again, causing the explosion that killed four
The case, which is headed to the Nevada Supreme Court, could clarify who determines eligibility for the department’s GPS monitoring program
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office’s AI tool will answer and categorize calls to the non-emergency line before transferring the caller to a dispatcher or an external agency
Recruits for 27 agencies that utilize the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police academy will be trained and certified in the Jiu-Jitsu–based SafeWrap restraint technique
The suspect ignored commands to get out of the vehicle and accelerated, dragging a tethered patrol vehicle that hit a Phoenix PD officer and an Arizona DPS trooper
The man first appeared to cooperate with a San Diego deputy before abruptly rolling up his window and reaching around the vehicle; he then grabbed a gun and fired a shot
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
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
The certification enhances security and compliance for Texas agencies
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The company’s commitment to workplace excellence translates into better support for fleet managers nationwide
LexisNexis Protégé in Lexis+ AI delivers advanced capabilities that help legal professionals work collaboratively with AI, be more productive, and amplify their strategic impact
The ultimate tactical paintball marker
Launch of Law enforcement scheduling further expands First Due’s all-in-one public safety platform
Archuleta County police, sheriff, fire and emergency medical services agencies enhance collaboration and response capabilities with Oracle’s cloud-based Public Safety Suite
The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department
The annual event hosts hundreds of customers from the public and private sectors, joining to advance their expertise in digital investigations