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BREAKING NEWS
San Benito Sheriff Eric Taylor responded to bystander behavior during a pursuit and OIS, saying his officers were instructed to stop “herding” intrusive bystanders to safety
The video shows an officer removing cash, AirPods, nicotine-free “focus pouches” and two opioid pills from Woods’ pocket during the search
The LASD failed to correct unsafe working conditions and practices related to handling explosives and did not provide effective training, according to the investigation
Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter for fatally shooting NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller in 2024 during a traffic stop
The man shot projectiles at a Jersey City Police cruiser and appeared to take a shot at an officer before being shot by cops
Jackson County Deputy Michael Jimerson engaged in a brief foot pursuit of a woman before exchanging gunfire with her; both were killed
The 770-page study, released in full on April 1, and calls for hundreds of new cops to be hired and hundreds of existing CPD positions to be filled by new civilian employees
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said there is no way to ensure its cameras won’t collect data in areas prohibited under the new law, including schools, courts and places of worship
A judge ruled that the officers acted objectively reasonably in fatally shooting Manuel Paez Terán, were within their rights in shooting pepper balls at him and were protected by qualified immunity
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Justice Barrett is protective of privacy rights and has authored two 7th Circuit opinions wherein she held for the defendant in search and seizure cases
When law enforcement practices become political fodder, both officers and civilians lose
A panel of experts recently tackled the subject of anti-bias training in law enforcement
Police leaders and those on the front lines should wonder what a Biden/Harris White House would mean for law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
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
“By partnering with TRM Labs, we’re empowering investigators with the critical insights needed to address the growing complexity of crimes with blockchain related evidence,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Magnet Forensics
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