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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect barricaded himself for hours after fatally wounding Vivian Police Officer Marc Brock
After initially stating a woman rammed a CBP vehicle, prompting the agent to open fire, federal prosecutors retracted those statements and dropped all charges against her
“No porches were harmed in the making of this incident. Sgt. Bennett’s dignity is currently under review,” the Monterey Police Department captioned the video post
Kingston PD Chief Albert Pearsall was responding to a home when the suspect began to swing an ax; a standoff ensued after Pearsall picked up a shovel to defend himself
The immigration crackdown, which spanned Minneapolis and St. Paul, resulted in more than 4,000 arrests and extensive protests
Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by a Seattle officer who was driving up to 74 mph as he responded to a drug overdose call; he had his emergency lights on and had been using his siren at intersections
Fresno PD’s cadet program allows candidates as young as 18 to train, assist with non-emergency duties and prepare for entry into the police academy
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment
Coolidge Police officers were responding to a disturbance outside the station when a man approached, wielding a machete
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Although we do a lot of things right in the law enforcement profession, we don’t do a good job of ensuring our history is passed along from one generation to the next
Deputy Blaine Gaskill is credited with stopping Tuesday’s shooting
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The anniversary marks a year of achievement by Durabook including introducing two rugged AI PCs, realizing ATEX certifications, deployment of a FirstNet Ready S14I Rugged Laptop, amongst global enterprise deployments