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BREAKING NEWS
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NYPD
Martial arts trainers are teaching officers the SafeWrap technique, which will allow officers to restrain a suspect on the ground without compressing their chest
Madison County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Archer assisted in the arrest of a felony suspect before the episode; he was rushed to a veterinary hospital, where he later died
Since 2021, the Bellingham Police Department has been staffing only its patrol and investigations divisions, which are key to answering 911 calls and solving serious crime
“If we can overcome the reputation of the political volatility...[and] show that stability, I really believe this will be a sought-after position,” Chief Sue Rahr said
The man was charged with arson after giving the 11-year-old fireworks and telling the child to light them; no injuries were reported, according to the Nassau County PD
“He was also warned about our strict enforcement of warp speed on the interstate and to keep his phasers on stun-only while traveling,” the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office stated
Because orders for next year were submitted before the cruisers were burned, the Portland Police Bureau must wait until 2025 to order the 2026 models as replacements
As the vehicle came to a stop, the suspect “immediately shot at the officers,” who returned fire; The suspect fled from the scene
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
New feature builds on the AI capabilities that recently helped Anne Arundel County connect a theft ring spanning four jurisdictions and two states
When networks are congested, LiveU bonded technology keeps broadcasts on air and security teams informed, even at the world’s largest sporting event
Top 10% of Texas offenders responsible for vast majority of thefts in the Lone Star State
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies
TrueAllele’s admissibility history provides a foundation for the reliability of PG results with “limited, complex, or unresolved” DNA evidence
Effective decision-making increasingly depends on the ability to see events as they unfold and distribute that information instantly to those responsible for managing the response