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BREAKING NEWS
A union official says officers’ street-level experiences contradict MPD’s claim of a 60% decrease since 2023
Juvenile Offenders
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
Currently, about 450 of the 872 St. Louis Police Department’s commissioned officers have an application on file to work a second job
The Juvenile Task Force works in plainclothes to mentor at-risk teens, connecting them with services and jobs before they reoffend
City leaders credit proactive enforcement and new tech tools for crime reductions and a dramatic boost in recruitment numbers
“There were midnight shifts that I thought were 35 years long and then in the blink of an eye here’s 35 years,” State College Police Chief John Gardner
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
This double murder Texas case highlights how Cybergenetics’ TrueAllele software helps case investigation
TrueAllele was able to unravel the DNA data found on a knife, linking the DNA to the suspect and another victim
The order includes bolt kits and magazines and high-pressure air fill stations for the IVAS program specifications
Complete your Zebra ET8X 12” rugged tablet solution with Gamber-Johnson’s rugged Docking Stations with full port replication
“Instances of locating and finding at-risk children or simply monitoring traffic flow is more achievable than ever before with ClearView Smart Towers and IvedaAI working in tandem,” said Lance Thomas, President of ClearView Asset Protection
The former leader of several Illinois 911 centers will lead business development in six Midwest states
“School safety extends beyond the perimeters of the school facilities, so we need solutions like CentralSquare’s CAD to integrate mapping and create a seamless flow of information for our responders,” said DPS Dispatch Supervisor Jennifer Weston
Combining Utility’s expertise in body-worn and in-car cameras with STRAX’s systems integration and workflow management empowers law enforcement to better monitor, analyze, and respond to criminal activities in real time
“The 320 Tactical Shotgun is a mainstay in our lineup and we want to continue to offer new options,” said Marketing Director Beth Shimanski. “The 320 Tactical FDE is a make-sense addition and we’re excited to have it available now”
TrueAllele forensic software products help law enforcement agencies solve crimes and identify people