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BREAKING NEWS
The unconventional pursuit ended quickly, with Sandy Springs officers using golf carts to catch the suspect and later debuting a tongue-in-cheek “Fairway Unit”
The Adams County deputies alleged they were publicly harassed over rapper Afroman’s viral videos, which were viewed more than 3 million times on YouTube
Nicole Mehringer alleged the LAPD held her to a stricter standard after an alcohol-related arrest, while male officers in similar situations kept their jobs or retired without discipline
Metro Police stated the man has fled from law enforcement, once pointed a gun at an officer and was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, among other offenses
Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the change formalizes the department’s existing practice and will help promote transparency
The software program collects data to give Muskegon Police a better insight into where drivers are speeding, where accidents are happening and where traffic may be congested
The man, who was on inmate release status at the time of the incident, wove through traffic and fled at high speeds before ultimately surrendering to Flagler County officers
The Baltimore County PD reached a 95% clearance rate in 2025, and homicides were cut nearly in half since 2021, Chief Robert McCullough said
A 2021 Minnesota Supreme Court decision required Minneapolis to employ at least 731 officers as laid out in the city’s charter; the PD currently employs around 630 officers, the suit alleges
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Planning and prevention define responses to high-profile officer-involved incidents
Jim and Doug explore reasons why the reporting of hate crimes is seemingly on the rise
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The Jackson PD will use the money to maintain the LPR system that has been in operation since 2022; the sheriff’s office will continue its contract with the LPR vendor Flock Safety
Integration will offer ecosystem for enhanced case, investigation and digital evidence management
“It’s kind of like living out an episode of ‘Cops’ every day,” Police Technician Supervisor Austin Simayo said
Growing county deploys state-of-the-art dispatch, records and jail management solutions.
Streamlight and Tactical Express partnered to supply the tactical lights to FBI Academy’s Firearms trainees and make them available for purchase across other divisions
Public safety agencies can now form a more complete picture by summarizing and contextualizing vast amounts of data
A strategic partnership to enhance collaboration and efficiency for law enforcement and first responders
With the integration Oracle industry applications customers can leverage satellite connectivity in more than 100 countries and territories
Department using AI solutions to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency
Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases