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BREAKING NEWS
House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty
NYPD
Late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald was shot while on duty during his second year on the job, causing instant paralysis; he was known for publicly forgiving his shooter
Video shows officers working to restrain a fleeing suspect when he produced a firearm and fired shots, prompting officers to return fire
A sobriety test indicated the suspect’ blood alcohol level was .11%, the Craven County Sheriff’s office stated
The Amazon-owned company said the partnership would have required more time and resources than expected, and no customer videos were shared
Terrell Storey, 50, fired on officers from multiple rooftops in a Flagstaff residential neighborhood over almost two hours
NYPD
Federal prosecutors alleged Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward SaferWatch while serving as the commanding officer of the NYPD’s School Safety Division
The situation escalated after Reno Police officers instructed the man to drop a pocket knife they knew him to carry from previous interactions
Lt. Edmund Fisher, an 18-year veteran of the department, was critically injured in May 2022 while deploying spike strips during a pursuit of two suspects on ATVs
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
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