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BREAKING NEWS
West Virginia National Guard members were shot near a metro station in what D.C.’s mayor called a targeted shooting; other troops subdued the gunman
Ex-San Diego County Deputy Aaron Richard Russell was convicted of depriving Nicholas Bils of his rights under color of law and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence
Brentwood PD says the suspect, a convicted felon, resisted arrest and gained control of a rifle after officers developed probable cause to search his vehicle
An 18-year-old surrendered to police and faces misdemeanor charges after officers responding to a disturbance were pelted with snowballs during a planned park gathering
Sidney Dorsey was convicted of murder and racketeering in the ambush of DeKalb County sheriff-elect Derwin Brown
Newville officials eliminated an officer position, leaving the chief — currently out on workers’ compensation — as the department’s sole member
Deputy Jose Rivera was struck near his body-worn camera, which may have altered the trajectory of one bullet, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
The new directive bars masks intended to conceal identity while permitting use for safety, health and weather-related reasons
Billy Leon Kearse fatally shot Fort Pierce Officer Danny Parrish after seizing his firearm during a traffic stop, firing 14 rounds
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
TECH5 to help enhance Public Safety in the Commonwealth of Virginia with its innovative Livescan Technology
“We don’t want to do that, we want everyone to freely go into the polling place…you may not see us and that’s by design,” Arlington PD Sgt. Alex Rosado said
Farifax County Real Time Crime Center detectives were alerted to the video and were able identify both drivers; both were charged with racing and stopping on the highway
“They have labeled these [detentions of subway surfers] as apprehensions. We’re labeling them as lives saved,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry said
Offers improved lumen output, battery options and LED color choices
The partnership provides exclusive access to top-priority response capabilities through Raptor Alert
Virtual Training
With the addition of Gervais and Ayers, four of VirTra’s five board members are now independent, reinforcing the Company’s focus on effective governance and strategic leadership
Workshop will bring together 911 leaders to exchange ideas regarding innovative scheduling practices to improve staffing efficiency and operational effectiveness
The department used American Rescue Plan Act funding to purchase a helicopter and scout cars and to establish a Real Time Crime Center
