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BREAKING NEWS
Event where Charlie Kirk was killed drew thousands more than expected, university planning docs show
Utah Valley University records show that event planners estimated up to 600 guests, but nearly 3,000 attended, with security handled by a six-member campus police detail and Kirk’s private team
The suspect being questioned by police at a hotel shot the two Gwinnett County officers after inviting them into his room, killing Officer Pradeep Tamang
The Pierce County deputy pulled the driver from the burning truck, then attempted to put out the fire with the help of a bystander
The proposal would add additional penalties of up to a year in prison or an additional fine up to $2,500 or both for people who wear face coverings while breaking the law
“The type of collision that happened, our officers are very fortunate,” St. Louis police Chief Robert Tracy said
The woman was charged with attempted murder of an officer after bringing juice bottles filled with gasoline into a Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office station and setting it ablaze
The suspect allegedly fired the first shot from a vehicle, causing Weakley County Deputy Derrick Bonham to fall, then exited and fired again
Just weeks after saving a neighbor’s choking 1-year-old girl, an NYPD officer was at it again, saving the life of a 2-year-old boy who had stopped breathing
Most of the videos gathered by officers go unwatched, with LAPD officials saying there’s not enough manpower to review all of the clips recorded on any given shift
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
While it is important to participate in national crime reporting through UCR-NIBRS, the real crime picture in any community must be drawn locally
Officers facing civil actions for the excessive use of force may have an additional opportunity to obtain dismissal prior to trial
The continuing challenge with preparation for attacks like Parkland is that each is unique enough to defy any template for prevention and response
Proponents say it would significantly improve the prison system. Opponents say there are loopholes that would allow dangerous criminals to be released from prison
Many new restrictions will impact law enforcement officers
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
Collaboration allows gNext customers to leverage LiveU’s IP-bonded connectivity
Multi-fuel long gun light delivers 1,000 lumens and 22,000 candela
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized in the GovTech 100 for our growing contributions to the public sector,” said Shane Evangelist, CEO of NEOGOV
New program of offers discounts based on existing drone fleets. No trade-ins required.
Ramirez will bring his methodology to augment Versaterm’s responder health and wellness solutions
Lightweight, ultra-bright EDC light delivers powerful performance
Provide up to 1,000 lumens and front-loading battery replacement through face cap
Streamlight participated alongside 2,500+ exhibitors, showcasing their innovative lighting solutions to professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor, law enforcement and military tactical defense markets
“MITR-M1 embodies the integration-led design ethos of our range of personal protective equipment, fitting seamlessly into existing tactical gear ensembles, allowing the wearer to get on with the mission with minimum distraction and get home safely.”
Multi-fuel long gun light offers 105,000 candela and 648-meter beam reach