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BREAKING NEWS
While the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s quarterly report showed a drop in crime, officials expressed frustration that 60% of arrests for violent crimes were repeat offenders
Former Heat and NBA security employee Marcos Tomas Perez sold more than 100 stolen items valued at about $2 million over a three-year period
Episode drafts for the reality TV series were mostly “unedited footage” dumps and included discussions of sensitive operations and the identities of undercover officers, the lawsuit said
According to court filings, a Border Patrol agent opened fire after the driver put the truck in reverse and repeatedly slammed into the car Border Patrol agents had rented
San Benito Sheriff Eric Taylor responded to bystander behavior during a pursuit and OIS, saying his officers were instructed to stop “herding” intrusive bystanders to safety
Former Uvalde School District officer Adrian Gonzales said that he does not regret his actions during the shooting at Robb Elementary, noting he was under orders to retreat
Arkansas State Police stated the trooper lost sight of the vehicle he was pursuing after that suspect fled a traffic stop; he used a tactical vehicle intervention to stop a similar vehicle
Cadet Ryan Phillip Ferreira appeared to suffer a medical emergency during a physical abilities course, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office stated
“Because of [Deputy Britanie Bratcher’s] selflessness and love, this very special little girl now has a forever home and will never go without in any way,” the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office stated
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As viewers watch a Tenn. deputy appear to lose control of his fear, yet another facet of our humanness comes to light
Law enforcement officers do not use deadly force to kill, they use deadly force to stop or apprehend
Jim and Doug discuss the balance between enforcing the law and falling prey to the “contempt of cop” trap some subjects will set
Jim and Doug discuss what we know so far, and what the tragedy means for the future
The active shooter attack in Las Vegas is a turning point for how law enforcement must view the protection of large crowds of people in enclosed spaces
The Las Vegas gunman adapted a new template for active killers
PRODUCT NEWS
The Fairfield County Hazmat Communication Team deployed a mobile command center to provide internet, phone and radio access to local responders and civilians
New VMS features a full matrix all amber LED display
MP100 meets new ASTM F2656-23 standard at M30/P3
Elk Grove officers arrested the man after he was spotted by the drone, first hiding along a freeway offramp, then as he fled again and tried to hide inside an unoccupied car
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
VSX Console enhances the operational efficiency of the Blazer EV by integrating essential equipment
The two assets are both capable of establishing their own off-grid network, allowing first responders to communicate with each other in challenging situations
New AI-powered software suite enhances response efficiency for both citizens and dispatchers by redirecting non-emergency 911 calls
Standing nearly six feet tall, the robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with cameras, night vision and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
Patents cover advances in multi-agency data sharing and video surveillance technologies