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BREAKING NEWS
K-9 Spike was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop
LEOs can demand physical ID if a satisfactory oral response isn’t provided, Ala. Supreme Court rules
The case reached the state’s high court after a federal appeals ruling questioned whether officers had probable cause in the arrest of a man watering his neighbor’s flowers
Fla. deputy arrested after allegedly tracking woman he met on TV set, pulling her over after pursuit
The Monroe County deputy is charged with illegally searching LE databases to find information about a woman he met when he was providing security on the set of Apple TV’s ‘Bad Monkey’
Following the deaths of Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope, Probation Officer Patricia Drinkall is launching a petition-driven campaign to change bail and bond laws
In 2023, Officer Anthony Cantore donated one of his kidneys to his father, a retired NYPD lieutenant; on March 9, he joined 970 fellow in graduating from the NYPD Academy
Webster Police officers used a jack from the store to lift the vehicle; they were then able to pull the man from under the car, and he began breathing again
Authorities recovered 32 firearms, 12 high-capacity magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition during the operation
Oscars executive producer Raj Kapoor said those working on the show always “monitor what’s going on in the world” and “have the support of the FBI and the LAPD”
FBI Director Kash Patel has called the Texas case the first time a material support to terrorism charge has targeted people accused of being antifa members
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Proposed legislation would bolster academy training to include classes more focused on mental health, social services, psychology and communication
Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons
‘Pro-police’ forums may make us feel good, but they don’t serve the purpose of policing
Policing is currently subject to more social experiments than at any time in the history of the profession
Here’s what Oregonians can expect to see from the state’s recent decriminalization of small amounts of heroin and other street drugs
Whether the issues passed or failed, what’s on state ballots is evidence of what is on the minds of voters
PRODUCT NEWS
Decatur PD Capt. Justin Lyon said the department uses Flock cameras to help them locate missing people, stolen vehicles and people subject to amber alerts
City of Danville, Virginia, selects Caliber Public Safety to modernize emergency response technology
“Deploying Caliber’s full public safety suite will empower our first responders to work more efficiently, share critical information in real time, and enhance response capabilities across all emergency services,” said Inez J. Rodenburg, Chief Information Officer for the City of Danville
Launched to help police agencies address their growing talent shortage in digital forensics, the program also aims to promote diversity in the profession while working against budgetary constraints
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
Equipped with live video, two-way communication and AI navigation, the RADDOG LE2 helps officers assess threats remotely before taking action