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BREAKING NEWS
An Indianapolis officer returned fire from inside a cruiser after the 76-year-old suspect shot at them during the pursuit, damaging multiple patrol vehicles
The woman mocked police and said she’d “kill my kids if they ever became a cop,” according to the East Greenwich police report
President Donald Trump said the Guard presence helped drive down crime and warned deployments may return “in a much stronger form” when “crime begins to soar again”
A civil rights settlement mandates oversight and policy updates for Antioch PD after texts and federal indictments revealed racist messages and excessive force
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ended joint air rescue operations following a new county policy permitting off-duty marijuana use by firefighters
Syracuse Officer John Canestrare and Firefighter/EMT Rick Macheda performed CPR for 10 minutes before a pulse returned, saving the woman outside a burning home
“That’s the goal of this, to really get ahead of what’s happening and remove as many surprises as possible,” St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke stated
“Merry Christmas to the men and women of the NYPD who have delivered such an unprecedented reduction in violent crime this year,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
Prosecutors said two Huntington Park officers had to make a split-second decision when confronting Anthony Lowe, who had just stabbed a stranger and was fleeing
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Arizona implemented a message to alert cops if the subject they’re approaching has a mental health court order that makes him or her prohibited from possessing a gun
It’s possible that this subject’s peaceful surrender won’t happen
A manhunt is underway for the suspect, who is believed to be armed and has a lengthy criminal history
Because of the evolving dynamics of the incident in Florida, officers must remember to assess the scene upon arrival, request backup and maintain a heightened level of situational awareness
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Education
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on October 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Designed as an all-season boot with a more traditional uniform look, the Trooper GTX Side Zip appeals to patrol officers, state troopers, K9 handlers, deputy sheriffs, tactical officers, park rangers or anyone who just wants a tactical look to wear on or off the job
Oxnard police used the robots to help pinpoint the man’s location in the rescue, the Ventura County Fire Department said in a post to X
“Our business owners and workers should not have to live in fear that these crimes will come to their doorstep,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the bill’s author, stated
City of Santa Monica transitions to Versaterm’s cloud-based Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and Record Management System (RMS), which enhance modern emergency response and data management while mitigating technology debt
The system allows officers to deploy the grappler before a pursuit escalates, particularly in cases involving burglary suspects or stolen vehicles
“This enhanced situational awareness can improve decision-making, response times and overall officer safety,” LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon stated
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
Veritone’s AI-powered intelligent digital evidence management system streamlines and modernizes investigative workflows with potential applications for campus protests and active shooter incidents