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BREAKING NEWS
Alhambra Police Department Officer Alec Sanders, 28, was pursuing a suspect when the suspect vehicle crashed into his cruiser
Trooper Michael Diego was participating in a “competitive process” for FHP’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the agency’s training academy when he became unresponsive
Police say the investigation follows newly released documents alleging Prince Andrew shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy
The suspect was reportedly wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in the vehicle; the shotgun was loaded and he had additional rounds on him
NYPD
Using a catch pole and a plastic tarp, the officers were able to pull the eagle to safety on the boat
Mental Health
Roseville PD officers will now have a mental wellness counselor available to them 24/7; the change follows an incident where an officer was shot by a barricaded gunman
Officers were on the scene due to suicide hotline calls and to keep the man away from his young son; as a state trooper tried to move the boy away from the scene, the man struck her in the head
St. Louis County deputies returned fire, fatally wounding the driver, who initially fled a traffic stop
After being handcuffed, the driver told Westminster Police officers, “My kids are in the trunk,” leading to the discovery of three children inside
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Deputy Blaine Gaskill is credited with stopping Tuesday’s shooting
The Netflix documentary ‘Flint Town’ is an evocative and intense portrayal of an embattled chief and his understaffed PD serving a struggling community
Jim and Doug discuss the steps that should have been taken prior to and during the shooting in Parkland
Jim and Doug discuss whether or not American schools should remain “gun free zones”
The failure in top leadership associated with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was seen at all levels
The most important thing law enforcement can teach the public is that school safety requires a layered defense
PRODUCT NEWS
New suitcase-size mobile cell tower available for Verizon customers
VR training programs designed for de-escalation, use of force, tactical operators, crowd control, POST certification
Dejero manufactures GateWay network aggregation devices that deliver high-quality live video and real-time data over IP
Jenoptik’s Smart Mobility Solutions division has partnered with the City of Brampton, Ontario, to enforce speed limits and increase road safety in the Canadian municipality
Company marks 14 years of partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The modern, cloud-native RMS and Analytics solution transforming agency operations through streamlined reporting, real-time data sharing and built-in compliance
Collaboration combines technologies to provide the expertise, agility and technology to properly mitigate drone threat
The new offering positions SoundThinking as a key player in vehicle recognition technology
The award recognizes law enforcement professionals who leverage technology to solve complex cases, demonstrating exceptional dedication and strong community partnerships
Powerful miniature LED light uses alkaline battery; ideal for professional and everyday tasks