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BREAKING NEWS
Kelso Police will use the vehicles to practice PIT maneuvers; the students installed pit bars to allow the training vehicles to withstand repeated impacts without being damaged
One Pueblo Police officer sustained first- and second-degree burns; the second officer suffered first-, second- and third-degree burns and was transported to a burn unit
NYPD
Det. Kenny Dean and his sister, Sgt. Maryann Palonco, put in their papers on Feb. 3, the same date their father retired after 38 years; Dean had a 36-year career, and Palonco served for 30 years
The suspect opened fire when Seattle PD officers arrived on the scene, wounding one of them on the leg; he has been charged with first- and second-degree assault
Four men were stranded in the bay about three miles from the Pinconning Boat Launch after one of their four-wheelers broke through the ice, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office
NYPD
Late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald was shot while on duty during his second year on the job, causing instant paralysis; he was known for publicly forgiving his shooter
Video shows officers working to restrain a fleeing suspect when he produced a firearm and fired shots, prompting officers to return fire
A sobriety test indicated the suspect’ blood alcohol level was .11%, the Craven County Sheriff’s office stated
The Amazon-owned company said the partnership would have required more time and resources than expected, and no customer videos were shared
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Gallup asked the question, ‘How much respect do you have for the police in your area — a great deal, some or hardly any?’ and the results were surprising
In no way does recognizing historical injustice discredit or take away from the nobility and valor of the law enforcement profession today
Two recent incidents remind us about how volatile and unpredictable these calls are; review and share your agency’s domestic disturbance response policy internally
This isn’t the first time Officer Burke has saved someone either.
And what we can do today to show love and appreciation.
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The DS-ZEB-700 Series is a highly durable mobile computing docking station
Professional officer behaviors increased
Nomination recognizes the development of Dyneema SB301, a next-generation ballistic material
Laser Tech to showcase innovative traffic safety solutions at the International Chiefs of Police tradeshow, October 19-22 in Boston
“Criminals cannot think they can walk around our communities without being caught,” said Assistant Chief Constable Andy Pritchard
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds