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BREAKING NEWS
A Colorado State Patrol corporal was likely a “target of opportunity” when he was ambushed and shot while parked along a freeway working on paperwork
“I like the scene work very much,” Windham Police Detective Gene Gallant Gallant said. “It’s like putting a puzzle together”
“If you don’t see someone in a giant chicken costume, then we really have a problem,” SFPD Lt. Ozol said
Chief Eddie Garcia will oversee Austin’s fire, police, EMS and homeland security departments in the new position
All three had been on paid leave while under investigation since May
The Oct. 26 event is open to all first responders and their immediate family members
Dashcam footage also shows a bystander attempting to intervene as the suspect physically resisted the trooper for several minutes
All four Albany Police Department officers sustained head injuries in the collision and one suffered a serious leg injury
NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams called the vehicles “a pain in the ass,” saying that they allowed drivers to avoid tolls and also aided in criminal activity
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
Effective presidential protection relies on more than just federal efforts. Learn how local officers can contribute, stay informed and maintain crucial roles
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Trooper Michael Proctor’s suspension due to inappropriate text messages serves as a stark reminder that anything written can become public and impact a case
An armed robbery pursuit culminated in a critical encounter, emphasizing the need for rigorous high-risk stop tactics
PRODUCT NEWS
City of Santa Monica transitions to Versaterm’s cloud-based Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and Record Management System (RMS), which enhance modern emergency response and data management while mitigating technology debt
The system allows officers to deploy the grappler before a pursuit escalates, particularly in cases involving burglary suspects or stolen vehicles
“This enhanced situational awareness can improve decision-making, response times and overall officer safety,” LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon stated
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming
Veritone’s AI-powered intelligent digital evidence management system streamlines and modernizes investigative workflows with potential applications for campus protests and active shooter incidents
Partnership aims to raise awareness of available tools to address the disproportional rate at which minority children go missing or are victims of crime
Traka ensures administrators can manage their keys and assets
The city of Oakland, California has modernized its emergency response with PremierOne computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
Visit CDS at booth 1325 at NTOA in Kansas City to learn more about personal protective products
There is a need to move toward non-PFAS alternatives within the personal protection industry