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BREAKING NEWS
On May 24, 1996, Officer Kelvin Patrick and his partner had stopped to speak with a pair of juveniles when they opened fire, striking both officers and partially paralyzing Patrick
A 6-year study found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
The man, whose vehicle was flagged in connection with a homicide, ignored multiple commands from Marinette Police Department officers and ran at them with a knife before the fatal shooting
Joshua Rocha shot North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez three times with an AR-15 during a traffic stop for expired tags on July 19, 2022
“There is no path to advancement, no vision for the future, no investment in the people who risk their lives every single day,” Former Moss Point PD Chief Brandon Ashley said
The viral hoax uses AI-generated images to stage fake home invasions, leading to panic and potential criminal charges
“It has been an honor to serve the Oakland community, and I am grateful for the support I’ve received from the residents,” said Chief Floyd Mitchell, who was appointed in May 2024
An “element” of 200 Texas Guard troops were working in the Chicago area, a spokesperson for the U.S. Northern Command told the Associated Press
Lawyers for the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Homeland Security previously argued that the judge’s ban was impractical and overly broad
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport is an important reminder to conduct and update threat assessments of soft targets in every jurisdiction
The critics have the benefit of hindsight — 20/20 vision seen through the lens of a smartphone — not the sworn duty to quickly resolve violent confrontations
From patrol issues to alcohol blood tests to freedom of speech, the Court made some choices this year that will have a major effect on law enforcement operations
The majority of mass murder attacks occur at gun free zones and these soft targets are precisely what killers want — arming teachers may help end violence in schools
Chicago and other cities are contemplating lowering police hiring standards in answer to the Obama administration’s request
Although 2016 line of duty deaths related to gunfire are up more than 70 percent, it’s important to provide some context
PRODUCT NEWS
“Connecting more downtown properties to the Real Time Crime Center is one of the ways we’re fighting for a safer downtown,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller stated
“I’m excited that it’s finally been ... approved, but a little bit frustrated that it’s taken this much effort for them to finally get it,” said Charlotte FOP president Daniel Redford
“Be prepared to leave your location,” said the voice from the sky in footage released by the city’s emergency management agency. “If flooding occurs, do not hesitate”
The company announced the news as part of their effort to accelerate innovation and new product development
Berwyn becomes the first agency in Illinois to adopt a cloud-native CAD and RMS platform, paving the way for a resilient, secure and modern policing system
Hamburg chooses Hexagon solutions to modernize police and fire operations
The WV-VCR40W enhances officer safety with the widest angle of view and AI-enabled real-time alerts
After extensive deliberation and strategic planning, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) announced a collaborative partnership with All-Star Talent and Guardian Alliance Technologies
The new solution helps verify and process the growing volume of alarm calls assisting 911 in further reducing response times across emergencies
The Department of General Services (DGS) Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) has approved and published the protocol to certify the Eagle 3 electronic tuning fork certification