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BREAKING NEWS
The man was suspected of credit card fraud, according to the Tallahassee Police Department
NYPD
Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office
Nearly 800 local, state and federal law enforcement officials will be deployed downtown during the events, public safety officials said during a news conference
Robert Steinberg joined the Baltimore County SWAT team in 2013 and has been deployed on more than 2,000 assignments during his tenure
Medical
A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence
More than $600,000 of the $6 million in grants distributed to municipalities in the Pottstown area will go toward purchasing new police cruisers and equipment
The man allegedly shot multiple people in different locations before fleeing from Oklahoma City police; officers fatally shot him after he repeatedly pointed a gun at passing cars
Deputy Justin Mowery, 30, of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, died while attempting to stop a motorcycle that refused to pull over
The Dec. 22 sting operation came after an undercover NYPD employee found a social media account that followed several accounts supporting the Islamic State group
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
PRODUCT NEWS
Compact, rechargeable flashlight now also comes in blue, purple and red
New technology provides attorney-informed solutions for digital evidence management
Acquisition adds robust data collection and analytics to build the first holistic predictive performance software solution for public safety agencies
California agencies are improving transparency, communication, and service within their communities through automated response and case updates over text and email
Solutions will improve experience for 3,600 total users in the state
The Facilities Management module provides organizations with a centralized platform for all facility-related information, enabling informed decision-making
Firm’s subject-matter experts will evaluate technologies, operations, policies, and more
Versaterm acquires Integrated Computer Systems (ICS) to expand CAD and RMS offerings to all agencies
Public safety agencies can now choose flexible, right-sized CAD and RMS solutions from Versaterm’s purpose-built ecosystem
“First responders have one of the most emotionally demanding jobs in public service,” said Corey Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Mindbase. “We developed Mindbase...to support individuals who may be struggling with on-the-job stress”
