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BREAKING NEWS
After ordering the gunman several times to drop his gun, a Grand Blanc Township officer and a Mich. Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, opened fire on the suspect
Adrian Gonzalez was found not guilty of child endangerment for his actions during the 2022 mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers
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The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle
St. Louis County officers responded to a 911 call from the suspect, who later shot at police and was found to have left a suicide note at home
The legislation prohibits carrying firearms in areas such as government buildings, schools and health care facilities; law enforcement, security personnel and active-duty military are exempt
Deerfield Beach city councillors who voted in favor of the split from the Broward Sheriff’s Office cited the potential for cost savings of up to $500M over 20 years as the reason for the switch
Holyoke Councilor Israel Rivera told officers, “You know who the (expletive) I am? I’m not a regular (racial slur),” and later, “I’m the one that makes your (expletive) budget (racial slur).”
The funding request of $25.9 million includes resources for two 72-person training academies and would support the addition of 100 new troopers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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”
A new study authored by the Crime Prevention Research Center digs deep into the data during a period that ‘bookends’ the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson
Many “ordinary” citizens who populate this great nation have an inherent willingness to step in to a dangerous confrontation to save a cop’s life
PRODUCT NEWS
Traka ensures administrators can manage their keys and assets
The city of Oakland, California has modernized its emergency response with PremierOne computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
Visit CDS at booth 1325 at NTOA in Kansas City to learn more about personal protective products
There is a need to move toward non-PFAS alternatives within the personal protection industry
“We’re right here, buddy...You’re safe now,” Fond du Lac deputies can be heard saying on body camera video
Acquisition of Background Solutions created the foundation for an integrated solution to provide a faster hiring process for public safety agencies
Mounted with audio and visual capabilities, the two-wheeled micro-robots are designed to be thrown into a dangerous situation to do reconnaissance
The 14” AI-powered S14I boasts high-performance Intel Core Ultra technology enabling optimum reliability, productivity and mobility to make it a market leader
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Public safety situational awareness platform grows 250% in Colorado, providing law enforcement and responders with critical information for informed decisions and safer interactions