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BREAKING NEWS
The Riverview Police Department has been “temporarily disbanded” amid the city’s financial crisis, officials stated; all of its officers have been furloughed for an estimated three months
A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges
Jatarius and Dionte McCracking face 190 charges “across multiple jurisdictions” since July 27; Dionte McCracking is charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a CMPD officer
Terrance “Terry” Revella, a retired captain with the N.Y. State Environmental Conservation Police, was one of the first responders on the scene during the attacks and survived the collapse of both towers
Ronald Lindsey Reed was arrested in 2005 and convicted in 2006 of aiding and abetting and conspiring to commit first-degree murder in the death of St. Paul Officer James Sackett
Riverview interim Police Chief Brandin Neil stated that a closed door meeting centered around “financial decisions that are best for the city”
Oakland Police officers Brandon Mart and David Mac pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiring to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration
Twenty-five years later, officers across the country are sharing the stories of where they served, who they lost and what they carried home from Sept. 11
A memorial unveiling at NYPD headquarters revealed the names of 469 officers who contracted illnesses while working the Ground Zero pile in the months after the attack, and later died
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
When social media presents privately created or altered video as police footage, clear verification and timely communication can keep misinformation from defining an agency’s actions
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
“The APX A1 Ported brings a new level of speed and control to the APX A1 family,” said Logan Killam, Sr. Product Manager for Beretta USA
Operational directed energy brings mobile, repeatable engagement to WrapShield, targeting the economics of low-cost drone threats while expanding WRAP’s addressable federal, border security and specialized public safety markets
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
The partnership brings Tranquility AI’s platform, TimePilot, to three USC Upstate initiatives: the Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC), the USC Upstate Criminal Justice Education Program, and the newly established USC Upstate Cold Case Team