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BREAKING NEWS
“What made this takedown possible was the outstanding work of our officers ... connecting the dots that revealed these burglaries were tied to the same crew,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said
Corporal Marcial Rodriguez had served with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office for more than 25 years
“Different agencies, one mission,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol stated. “Save a life. And they did ... If you are struggling, please hear this. You matter, and help is available.”
Tucson officers responded after the man fired shots through apartment windows and brandished a gun inside the grocery store
During Shaquille O’Neal’s tenure as Director of Community Relations, the agency has documented 370 community events and 25,000 meals provided to families
The agency’s recruitment efforts included outsourcing applicant background checks and highlighting flexible work assignments and opportunities for advancement in its marketing campaigns
A search is underway for the person who targeted a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officer in Edgefield County
Three people were injured as the man opened fire in the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office lobby; the man was in the station for nearly two hours before being shot and killed by officers
The suspect had stabbed Bridgeport Officer Marie Cetti in the neck and shouted threats before he was shot by another officer, bodycam video shows
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
New technology delivers law enforcement-informed innovations for Digital Evidence Management needs
Latest model of popular low-profile tactical light is multi-fuel; delivers 500 lumens
TMA’s partnership with MCP will supercharge the rollout of the ASAP Service and drive the development of ASAP’s next-generation, cloud-based solution
The U.S. Indian Academy will leverage Acadis to improve training operations and FLETA Compliance
The extensive operation, which dismantled a human trafficking ring, was bolstered by the use of Flock Safety cameras
Charlotte officers responded to a call for service after the PD’s real-time crime center video showed a man with a gun at the scene of a suspected drug sale
“With the ability for the drones to link directly to our real-time crime center, we will be able to provide more information to our officers,” Chief Pamela Smith stated
CentralSquare customers will be able to purchase Prepared 911 as a standalone solution or to complement Vertex NG911 Call Handling
“This new and novel approach in criminal justice education will no doubt be a catalyst for the rest of the nation,” said said David Brown, former Dallas Police Chief and Chicago Police Superintendent
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