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BREAKING NEWS
As crowds in Newport Beach grew, individuals blocked roadways and threw explosive mortars, fireworks and other projectiles at police officers, into densely packed crowds and near children
The two officers and the chief who made up the Johnsonville Police Department have resigned, even after the city council voted not to dissolve the agency
Sacramento Police Department disbanded its three-horse unit as part of citywide budget reductions, with officers saying the biggest loss will be community engagement
NYPD
A ballistic vest stopped the round that struck Det. Robert Karroll before officers pursued and arrested the armed 18-year-old
Schenectady County Sheriff’s K-9 Leonidas served with the agency for eight years
Deputy Steve Henriksen resigned from the Swift County Sheriff’s Office, but didn’t want to be separated from Red, a K-9 that had been assigned to him for more than four years
NOPD recorded 38 murders through June 25, representing one of the lowest year-to-date totals the city has seen in decades
The man threw the concrete pieces as LAPD officers responded to a medical emergency
The report found that it was “objectively reasonable” for the Manchester officers to believe the man was “about to use, or was actively using, deadly force” when they fatally shot him
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
Replaces voice calls with real-time video intelligence – reducing firefighting duration and giving commanders additional situational awareness to make faster, better decisions
New Assist AI agents and features deliver real-time translation and pre-dispatch intelligence to first responders
Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection
The Orlando PD has been testing its program since October and have deployed drones more than 900 times in that period, Chief Eric Smith said
Drone video shows a magnet, attached to the drone by Sacramento County deputies, pulling a knife from the hand of an apparently unconscious man
From the opening match to the final whistle and fan celebrations, FirstNet is helping public safety agencies stay ready with reliable connectivity, centralized coordination, and on-the-ground support
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response