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BREAKING NEWS
A Fountain Inn couple’s nightly Halloween display keeps prompting 911 calls and fire department responses despite posted warnings.
President Trump calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to end sanctuary policies and judges hear arguments about pausing Operation Metro Surge following Alex Pretti’s death
Video shows the woman ignoring Buffalo Police officers’ commands to drop the knife and advancing toward a group of people she knew before stabbing a man in the head
The Mount Pleasant Police Department launched an investigation after receiving a tip and initially fired two officers; another investigation led to the separation of eight more
“She got out and got between the suspect’s and the officer’s vehicle, screaming at them to let him go,” Leeds PD Chief Paul Irwin said. “You might can do that somewhere else, but not here in Alabama.”
How crowd dynamics, officer training and real-time decisions shaped the narrative before the investigation began
Twice in 2025, the council denied Mayor Karen Bass’s proposal to allow the LAPD to hire 410 more officers during the fiscal year; the council approved the about $2.6 million hiring budget on Jan. 21
The San Diego PD body camera footage shows officers issuing multiple commands not to reach for the object; the man reached toward the object before an officer fired two shots
The suspect crashed a vehicle into cruisers and stabbed a Florence Township officer repeatedly in the chest; the officer was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
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
Assistive-AI company and 911 technology pioneer accelerates mission to support 911 call takers with innovative software that saves lives
Dock for X10 unshackles the drone from the operator so it can capture data autonomously
In his veto message, Gov. Gavin Newsom supported restrictions on drones but cited the need to maintain law enforcement’s ability to use robots in dangerous situations
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Ossipee Mountain Electronics counts on the consistent quality and service of Pryme Radio Accessories to support dependable public sector communications for the New Hampshire Department of Safety, State Marine Patrol, and Administrative Office of the Courts, as well as in the private sector for Mount Sunapee Resort
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Acquisition of eDispatches expands the reach of emergency data to field responders available through RapidSOS
The PCCS Pro Female simulator is the result of a six-year collaboration with the U.S. Army
75% believed AI would be anywhere from “somewhat important” to a “top priority” for public safety agencies in the future
Pathfinder’s capabilities are now available via the cloud, giving law enforcement new deployment options to accelerate justice