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BREAKING NEWS
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum hiked executive pay to $850K amid big deficits and taxpayer aid, angering victims’ families
SoToxa tests for cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines and THC via a saliva swab
The man, who had refused mental health help days earlier, told deputies “don’t miss” and advanced with a knife despite repeated commands to stop
The cards feature a photo of the Oviedo officer, a brief profile of their work assignment and a fun fact about themselves, as well as the officer’s personal motto
“Incredible job by all of our deputies who investigated and refused to stop searching for a high lethality DV suspect,” Sheriff Derek Sanders stated
Enhanced collaboration with prosecutors and data-driven deployments helped the Baltimore PD solve more crimes than the national average and reduce officer attrition
NYPD
A box containing official NYPD pants, shirts, jackets and hats was found near Green-Wood Cemetery
Mitchellville officers quit following a turbulent stretch that included the exit of two police chiefs and a fired administration
The woman mocked police and said she’d “kill my kids if they ever became a cop,” according to the East Greenwich police report
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
Flock Safety’s suite of hardware and software solutions help solve over 10 percent of reported crimes nationwide, with the goal of solving 20 percent of crimes by 2025
“[The program] launches more efficient investigations, builds stronger cases and leads to more effective prosecutions,” NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said
With a commitment to leveraging modern technology, the Fox Valley Park District Police Department recognizes the value of Mark43’s RMS in saving time, harnessing analytics to improve operations and delivering real-time information to support public safety
“Reducing potential hearing loss of officers and the public during shooting events was a major factor in our testing,” said Chief Ken Roske of the Pasco Police Department
N.C. PD to utilize federal funds to automate surveillance footage analysis at real time crime center
The Raleigh Police Department currently employs analysts to monitor footage manually; it aims to select a public safety intelligent management system in the next 6 months
Florida Department of Corrections modernizes key deposit and disbursement services for 128 facilities across the state
The University Police Department wanted a seamless KVM solution integrating multiple systems over IP
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Clearview AI helped identify a suspected child pornographer from a background photo at a trade show
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
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