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BREAKING NEWS
The deployment, sparked by an emergency order in August, includes armed patrols in public spaces and support for local and federal law enforcement
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
A Fayette County Sheriff’s lieutenant initiated the pursuit after spotting a vehicle reported stolen; the suspect fled at high speeds for several minutes before losing control and crashing
The former Fresno PD sergeant filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually harassed by members of the K-9 unit and was wrongfully terminated for attempts to stop the harrassment
The officers were on patrol responding to a traffic incident when the man stepped out of his vehicle and pointed the gun at them
The man used the machete to cut TASER wires as Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies worked to take him into custody
The man’s death was caused by “cardiac dysrhythmia in a person with acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine and ethanol while being restrained prone by [Haverhill] police”
“I would like to give credit and tribute to the women who have come before me that have paved the way for me to have this incredible opportunity,” Chief Tanya Terry said
“President Trump and I, along with others in the administration, have recognized that certain improvements could and should be made,” Tom Homan stated
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
One possible approach to public statements after a controversial event is to state what the mission was, and why the police were called to respond to it
We need to consider policies that address prevention of mass murder as a possible reason an officer might open fire on a moving vehicle
Any gang-prevention strategy must address unaccompanied children from Central America who are particularly vulnerable to MS-13 recruitment and victimization
Since viral controversies can burst on the scene faster than fire, a constant readiness to respond is a modern essential in public service
We can’t expect legislators to know what it’s like to make the kinds of decisions they presume to govern, but a grasp of the facts is a reasonable expectation
A research team compared how behavior and visible characteristics influence whether officers escalate or de-escalate street confrontations
PRODUCT NEWS
Fotokite is an actively tethered UAS system specifically engineered for public safety teams to provide reliable, autonomous, and hands-free aerial situational awareness
The ParaZero SafeAir system is a groundbreaking safety solution for drones, featuring a patented parachute recovery system that autonomously monitors and mitigates flight risks in real-time and allows drone operators to unlock Ops Over People in compliance with the latest FAA regulations
The NT1100 Police incorporates safety features from the civilian bike while also equipped with LE-specific components, such as pannier bags and an engine guard
“I am honored to join Mark43 and contribute to its mission of supporting first responders with the modern, real-time technology they deserve,” Merwin stated
The technology helps identify training and coaching opportunities for officers
Spokane County used federal American Rescue Plan funds to build and staff the center, which aims to improve deputies’ situational awareness and quicken responses
The new collection is designed to meet the needs of both tactical professionals and everyday adventurers
The standoff, which involved several agencies, began when the man shot at Steuben County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were conducting a welfare check
Pender County first responders used drones in cooperation with a K-9 team to find the man in the woods
In a recent podcast with entrepreneurs Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, LVMPD police leaders discussed the strategies transforming public safety in Las Vegas