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BREAKING NEWS
Drone and body camera video show one Hillsborough County deputy collapsing moments after exiting his cruiser and another deputy being shot in the neck after a bullet pierced his patrol car’s window
The ATF ruled that the BolaWrap 150 restraint device is not classified as a firearm or as an “any other weapon” under federal law
Creek County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Adam Heitman previously served with the Kiefer PD and spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq
House Bill 372 would eliminate the parole-eligible sentencing options while expanding existing sentencing law to cover corrections officers as well
The officers are among 28 cops accused of lying on government documents in order to receive funding meant to assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
The former Pasadena sergeant is accused of using the license plate reader system “to track and stalk a female officer” as an internal investigation continues
A body camera review highlights the importance of equipment checks, including ensuring a duty weapon is ready to fire, while maintaining a tactical advantage over an armed subject
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The proposal would raise the maximum application age from 35 to 43 and includes exemptions for military veterans
The driver of the car that killed Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor in a wrong-way crash had a BAC of 0.192
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
Auror joins forces with child protection organization to enable real-time AMBER Alerts for retailers
Opt-in feature for U.S. retailers uses license plate recognition (LPR) to detect vehicles associated with serious child abduction cases
Autura Marketplace enters this launch already leading the category: more than 230,000 registered users, 77,000+ vehicles listed annually, and an 82% sell-through rate against a 54% industry average
Clearview AI’s Clearview GovCloud Achieves FedRAMP “In Process” Designation at the High Impact Level
Milestone marks a significant step toward full FedRAMP Authorization and signals Clearview AI’s commitment to meeting the federal government’s most rigorous cloud security standards
Led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, this round brings BRINC’s total capital raised to well over a quarter billion dollars
Join Tranquility AI Founder and CEO Jim Penrose (former NSA Technical Director for Counterterrorism), alongside Joshua Skule, former FBI Executive Assistant Director for Intelligence and Fivecast’s Brittany Mason for a complimentary webinar exploring today’s threat environment
“This acquisition strengthens Havis’ ability to deliver the complete law enforcement vehicle platform today’s public safety agencies require,” said Max Rogers, CEO of Havis
The recognition highlights the wipe’s innovative approach to presumptive fentanyl surface detection and its potential value for professionals working in high-risk safety environments