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BREAKING NEWS
Medical
The Kansas Board of EMS dismissed a case brought against Bryan Shastid, who helped officers perform CPR on K-9 Bane after the dog was strangled by a suspect
The man crashed into the station shortly after he was involved in a domestic call, Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner Kevin Bethel stated
The court stated that the hatchet-wielding man was at least 25 feet away when a Chesterfield County officer fired, ruling that the suspect did not pose an immediate threat
A step-by-step review of body camera video examines the moments leading to Officer Krystal Rivera’s death, highlighting lessons on pursuit tactics, doorway entries and officer-down response
Mayor Karen Bass and Chief Jim McDonnell said they hoped the increased police presence would curb burglaries and result in arrests
The 2022 incident unfolded when Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez drove into a group of 76 LASD recruits, causing injuries that led to the death of Alejandro Martinez-Inzunza in 2023
A man inside a home shot at officers immediately as they arrived to perform a welfare check in Wister; LeFlore County Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay was killed in the shootout
The cases reportedly targeted other involved drivers’ minimal insurance limits, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Office of Professional Standards
The program’s primary purpose is to redirect suicidal calls from emergency responders to mental health professionals
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
How disciplined planning and consistent standards protect investigations and public trust under intense scrutiny
As Congress disputes immigration policy, a DHS shutdown disrupts grants, training and federal partnerships that state and local agencies rely on for operational support
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
Minneapolis offers a warning for law enforcement leaders as political conflict undermines coordination and officer safety
PRODUCT NEWS
Integration connects YASSI’s vehicle record lookup infrastructure with Autura’s TowLien lien processing workflow, delivering faster response times, normalized data and more efficient access for tow operators nationwide
By requiring an RFID credential to fire, Real County’s new duty weapons are designed to prevent a seized firearm from being used against a deputy during prisoner transport
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
“We’re excited to partner with Carahsoft to make our AI-powered investigative solutions readily accessible to all Public Sector agencies,” said Jim Penrose, Co-Founder and CEO of Tranquility AI
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said there is no way to ensure its cameras won’t collect data in areas prohibited under the new law, including schools, courts and places of worship
Powerful new 14-inch mobile graphics workstation with 16 GB GDDR6 memory built for advanced AI, simulation, and data processing in extreme environments
Multi-year partnership will support Veritone’s global growth and AI expansion across commercial and public sectors, Veritone Data Refinery, and Veritone Data Marketplace
East Baton Rouge Parish integrates CentralSquare’s end-to-end public safety platform in the cloud
One of the largest law enforcement agencies in the US selects Cognyte to support field operations, displacing incumbent provider
The acquisition will empower agencies to seamlessly manage drone operations, flight authorizations and regulatory compliance from one platform – elevating drone programs as core operational assets