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BREAKING NEWS
While the first week of the FIFA World Cup saw positive interactions between law enforcement and fans across the nation, the camaraderie was nowhere more evident than in Boston
K-9 Rivan, who was assigned to the Sussex I State Prison, “lost his life while potentially saving the lives of two people, his assigned officer and an inmate,” VADOC said
Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard expressed displeasure after the academy director signed his name on officers’ graduation certificates using Chinese characters
The man can be seen on his own recorded video hitting one Orlando Police Department officer in the head with a brick and gouging another officer’s eye
Police recorded 51 fewer felony crimes than the 217 recorded in March 2023; the NYPD also saw a 51% drop in robberies, a 10% drop in felony assaults and a 15% drop in pickpocketing and theft
Sources familiar with the investigation said a burglary crew broke through the roof of the facility to gain access to the vault, but it is unclear how they avoided the alarm system.
The initiative addresses the complex interplay between repetitive head impacts, traumatic brain injuries and mental health symptoms among first responders
The suspect was taken to a hospital to receive medical care after being involved in a traffic crash; he began to act erratically and resist officers as they escorted him inside the hospital
The suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting; the officers were not injured
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
The Orlando PD has been testing its program since October and have deployed drones more than 900 times in that period, Chief Eric Smith said
From the opening match to the final whistle and fan celebrations, FirstNet is helping public safety agencies stay ready with reliable connectivity, centralized coordination, and on-the-ground support
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
New feature builds on the AI capabilities that recently helped Anne Arundel County connect a theft ring spanning four jurisdictions and two states
When networks are congested, LiveU bonded technology keeps broadcasts on air and security teams informed, even at the world’s largest sporting event
Top 10% of Texas offenders responsible for vast majority of thefts in the Lone Star State
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies