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BREAKING NEWS
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
Franklin Township PD Sgt. Kevin Bollaro was dispatched to reports of screaming the day State Police Lt. Ricardo Santos killed two people, then himself, prosecutors say
Four Hillsborough County officers resigned and two were terminated after an investigation found that the command staff members had work done for them by another person
Video released by the Fort Worth Police Department shows an officer and bystanders working to free the child before rendering medical aid; the baby is expected to recover
El Reno Police Sgt. Thomas Duran was struck while he was speaking with a pedestrian; he died a week later and “continues to serve” through organ donation, the PD said
NYPD
Body camera video shows one of the officers taking the baby from a family member and vigorously patting the baby’s back, dislodging the object in his throat
“We are extremely grateful for those citizens to assist the officer, to put themselves also in harm’s way, especially if the officer was unconscious,” Deputy Chief Charles R. Hampton, Jr. said
“The statements made by [Andy] Frisella will never be forgotten...” St. Louis County Chief Kenneth Gregory. “But, under certain circumstances, I am also open to second chances.”
Kelso Police will use the vehicles to practice PIT maneuvers; the students installed pit bars to allow the training vehicles to withstand repeated impacts without being damaged
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The most important thing law enforcement can teach the public is that school safety requires a layered defense
If the federal government can do one thing, it is to engage researchers to do deep data mining of every thwarted, attempted, interrupted, or successful school attack
Nearly every school attack has been preceded by many warning signs
I have taken the pledge long ago that if I am ever once again in a position to do so I will move to stop the killing immediately
If we want to make a dent in mass shootings like the one in Florida, we need to fix our mental health system
How can police conduct training that is as close to reality as possible, but still safe enough that injuries are minimized?
PRODUCT NEWS
Technology collaboration empowers law enforcement to uncover hidden connections and prevent identity errors
Provides customers with significant legal protection from liability associated with terrorist attacks
Founded by FBI and law enforcement vets, industry titans and public safety champions back technology that equips first responders with real-time, actionable insights to enhance situational awareness
LAPD officials reported a 53% rise in applications from 2022 to 2024; however, background checks have decreased by 10%, and psychological evaluations are down 9%
AutoVu Cloudrunner now supports collaboration across law enforcement agencies and stakeholders
See a live demo of BRINC’s end-to-end Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution in person at IACP
The Burlington Police Department’s drone can arrive at emergency scenes within three minutes, offering a safer and more informed response for officers
First of its kind next-gen knit uniform is both functional and lightweight similar to today’s leading performance wear brands, while also extremely durable to withstand the job
TRULEO’s solution automates tasks