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BREAKING NEWS
The man became trapped inside the vehicle because of faulty doors, the Hamilton Township Police Department stated
The man went on the run after killing a Christian County deputy; when he was located by law enforcement, he opened fire, killing another deputy and igniting the shootout that led to his own death
Cops were responding to 911 calls of a large disorderly crowd inside Manhattan’s Washington Square Park when people began throwing snowballs at them
A man armed with a gun entered a barbershop and began shooting at customers and employees; he was fatally shot by an off-duty Austin Police officer
“[The gunman] raised the shotgun to a shooting position,” Sheriff Rick Bradshaw said. The two Secret Service agents and the deputy “fired their weapons to neutralize the threat”
Colorado Springs PD officers were pursuing a woman who swung a knife at a driver when she jumped into a cruiser; one officer saw the woman appearing to reach for a gun and fired shots
LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black responded when “JetBlue” was abandoned; Black ensured the pup received care and later completed the adoption through Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas
The Knowledge Value Network Project will interconnect the agency’s technology system to ensure that information “flows smoothly, securely, and intelligently,” said Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill
Meridian, Idaho Police officials stated that the suspect was interrupted before he was able to light the accelerant and set the building ablaze
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
If criticism of the 1033 program rises again, LE agencies need to be ready to educate their communities about why cops need military surplus equipment
The LE response to an active shooter at YouTube’s HQ illustrates why all officers need tactical training
The conclusion from examining these incidents is that good citizens, many of whom are lawfully armed, save lives in active shooter attacks
Jim and Doug discuss the ever-increasing role of DNA evidence – as well as the rapidly growing use of publicly available DNA databases – in police investigations
The task of directing hundreds of students to staging points can put students in a tactically indefensible condition
There are areas where legislation could really make an impact on police officers; hate crime legislation isn’t one of them
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership allows public agencies to access Collective Data’s software
For Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, a small rural agency with limited resources, the new simulator fills critical training gaps
A phone company has developed Daisy, an “AI granny,” to waste phone scammers’ time, and Devon and Cornwall Police are testing a system designed to detect DUI drivers
Ford’s latest SUV delivers towing strength, tactical tools and a redesigned interior for situational awareness
“We have to make sure that our officers are well — mentally and physically — so that we are putting the best possible product out into the community,” Commissioner Larry Snelling said
The advanced mobile command unit, sold through Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, empowers law enforcement operations with state-of-the-art technology and versatility
National survey shows strong support for AI adoption and a growing demand for cloud-native, data-driven, integrated mobile systems to improve efficiency and outcomes
4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution, powered by AI-enabled software, to help first responder agencies and industries keep communities and workers safer
The Haverhill PD is receiving $34,493 to continue equipping its police force with less lethal weapons, while the Lawrence PD was awarded $37,617 to purchase a new marked vehicle
Shoreline PD and King County deputies responded to a call of a suspect claiming to be armed inside a gas station, deploying a drone to de-escalate the situation