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Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook, 34, was fatally shot while working an overtime assignment and is credited with pushing a civilian to safety before being struck again
“Officer [Matt] Virgadamo’s response represents policing at its very best,” Sterling Heights Police Chief Andy Satterfield stated
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene
The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies
The trooper was working an overtime assignment at the reception desk when the 44-year-old gunman walked in, approached the trooper and fired, state police said
The robotaxi service temporarily suspended operations after the vehicles came to stops at inoperative traffic lights and in the middle of intersections
Former trooper Michael Proctor is now “prohibited from performing police duties and functions in Massachusetts” following the POST board’s decision
Lt. Richard Mack’s orbital bone was broken when he was struck by at least two different protesters in a 2020 incident; one of the suspects was sentenced to community service
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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




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BRINC unveils the Responder drone and Responder Station, a new drone platform and docking station, to enable city-wide drone as first responder deployments
Company donates $146,000 as organization marks 40 years of serving survivors of fallen officers
“You’re observing each officer, analyzing the scene, each person, each subject and thinking about what you would do differently,” Columbus Police Lt. Amber Rich said
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