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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect, who has been previously arrested for barricading himself from LEOs with a “weapon of mass destruction,” tried to stab himself with a pen after hearing the guilty verdict
Cadet Ryan Phillip Ferreira appeared to suffer a medical emergency during a physical abilities course, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office stated
“Because of [Deputy Britanie Bratcher’s] selflessness and love, this very special little girl now has a forever home and will never go without in any way,” the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office stated
“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed,” New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said
Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn, 33, and his partner were responding to a crash when the suspect struck them, trapping them under the vehicle from the initial crash
The protesters are accused of disrupting a service at the Cities Church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement serves as a pastor
The man initially complied with Salisbury PD officers’ commands to raise his hands; then, he lowered his hands, argued with officers and reached for an object believed to be a gun
Medical
Three detectives went to the ER after being involved in a fight with a suspect; while there, two detectives reported that hospital staff commented they should seek care elsewhere
Bossier Parish Deputy Tim Jordan was working a traffic assignment when he was fatally injured
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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”
“We are offering expanded access to our AI-powered virtual investigator for non-emergency reporting...This broader compatibility is part of our continued commitment to delivering innovative tools that complement the work that public safety agencies do,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer of Versaterm