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BREAKING NEWS
Mayor Mike Duggan and PD Chief Todd Bettison announced a “Five-Step Plan” that includes increased enforcement of curfew and extending the hours of the PD’s “Mobile Field Force”
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
“These individuals’ behavior was completely destructive, dangerous and against the law,” Gov. Maura Healey said
“Protesters turned on police, kicking a marked cruiser, assaulting officers, blocking traffic and setting off devices causing red smoke in the air,” Boston PD Sgt. Det. John Boyle said
NYPD
“Just in the last four and a half years, we’ve lost over 15,000. That’s a staggering number,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the NYC Police Benevolent Association
“If you take away [officers’] discretion by mandating quotas ... it doesn’t bode well for police-community relationships,” former sheriff and State Rep. Phil Plummer said
Under the new vehicle pursuit policy, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputies must also end a pursuit if they fail to get a supervisor’s permission and if they lose sight of the suspect
Sikeston Officer Henry Franklin was killed during a SWAT operation when a barricaded suspect opened fire from inside a home as officers attempted to serve a warrant
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A police officer’s testimony should be regarded as unimpeachable unless there is clear and verifiable evidence to the contrary
Does releasing the name of an officer who shoots a suspected terrorist attacker put him or her in danger of terrorist retribution?
Some people continue to believe that shooting a dangerous subject in the hand or the leg is not only feasible, but preferable to shooting center mass
After interviewing surviving officers, I’ve learned that sometimes they are deemed or perceived as burdens, not heroes
Officer Tom Woods was faced with a sudden ambush attack by a man armed with a pair of brass knuckles and a replica that appeared to be a real gun — Woods not only survived, he prevailed
Officials have deliberately skirted the words “radical Islamist terrorism” — but there are myriad signs which point to “yes”
PRODUCT NEWS
LVMPD funds equipment, technology, training, and community engagement activities vital for public safety
Truleo’s software automatically detects critical events such as uses of force, stops, searches and de-escalation attempts
New technology enhances community safety with advanced data analytics and versatile deployment
The APCO 2024 exhibit floor is open August 5-6, at the Orange County Convention Center
Peregrine enables leadership teams and personnel to make better split-second decisions in the highest-stakes circumstances
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor and community service
Mayor Eric Adams has long discussed the possibility of adding weapons detectors to the subway system
“We long have believed that the ecosystem MCP serves consists of both the public safety and justice sectors,” said John Chiaramonte, president of the firm’s consulting division. “We’re confident that Heather’s influence will accelerate our efforts to improve the technologies used by court systems to enhance justice outcomes.”
The partnership combines aerial intelligence with Flock Safety’s video, audio detection and LPR network to provide real-time situational awareness and rapid response capabilities