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BREAKING NEWS
A suspect repeatedly shot at Rochester officers, wounding three across two different locations; a civilian also fired shots in the gunfight and was wounded
A judge ruled that three Miami-Dade officers could not be prosecuted in the bystander’s death because they had reason to believe deadly force was necessary to end a confrontation with suspects
Park Police Chief Scott Brecht said in a press briefing that the officer was ambushed by two gunmen who fired at the officer as he drove by in an unmarked vehicle
The justices left a ruling granting officers immunity in place after the 2017 arrest of a citizen journalist who obtained and published nonpublic information
In the video, the man says he is trying to get the FBI’s attention by throwing “Elizabeth’s remains” in order to compel the FBI to intervene in alleged wrongdoing by Denton County officials
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office’s disciplinary committee found that Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza violated multiple department policies in the shooting death of Levincer Swanson
“Shots Fired” hosts broke down the lawsuit tied to a 2022 search warrant at rapper Afroman’s Ohio home, weighing search warrant tactics, privacy expectations and why the case became a viral punchline
TSA workers are among those who have missed paychecks due to a six-week long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as congress disputes its funding
Video from the incident shows the suspect initially surrendering to Yuba City officers before resisting, fleeing and arming himself with a shovel
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Police, fire and EMS personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
In his manifesto, the El Paso killer left some valuable information for law enforcement to consider about his preparation for the attack
Civilians need to understand that these are thinly veiled attacks on law and order, not playful fun
Sixty law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty during the first six months of 2019 – a 35% decrease over the same period last year
Recent news stories show an increasing trend of exclusionary behavior by businesses toward police
There is a great teaching moment that is at risk of being squandered by law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
Veritone’s AI solutions available on the DoD’s premiere AI procurement marketplace, accelerating access to investigative tools and supporting compliance with freedom of information requirements
Industry-leading cloud-native computer-aided dispatch system will enhance emergency response for 3.2 million residents across San Diego County
Lt. Shane Chadwick stated the drones will be deployed for various tasks, including monitoring minor disturbances, aiding active crime scenes and providing visual support for firefighters
This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore innovation and the latest cutting-edge products available to law enforcement
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a vehicle with unconscious occupants carrying drug paraphernalia; when they awoke, they sped away, leading to the pursuit
With this authorization, Magnet Forensics solutions, Magnet One and Magnet Review, can process unclassified federal information — a major benefit for federal digital investigations
Lifesaving LED-lit safety vest aims to reduce struck-by incidents and protect first responders in low-light environments
Flock Nova unifies law enforcement data, while FreeForm enhances vehicle searches with AI-powered plain-language queries
Centerline AI integrates across public safety systems to streamline workflows with automation and CJIS-compliant security