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BREAKING NEWS
Former officer Clifford Proctor has been indicted again on a murder charge in the death of Brendon Glenn months after a judge dismissed an earlier indictment
The Cedartown police chief said the Georgia Department of Agriculture will investigate the shooting, which happened on private property while officers searched for a missing child
The Cherokee County deputy was run over while he performed a traffic stop; he returned to his vehicle and chased down the suspect, ultimately helping to arrest him
Albuquerque PD’s “Adopt a Business” Program pairs officer liaisons with businesses, giving owners a direct line of contact for non-emergency responses
The man allegedly set the fire believing that there were intruders in his home; he also fired gunshots as Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies tried to rescue him
A man is accused of stabbing a Gibsonburg Police officer, severely wounding her when she attempted to escort him off of a private property
After LAPD officers hit the man with a less lethal projectile, body-worn camera and surveillance footage showed him move toward the officers while holding the utensil in his hand
Drone video of the incident shows an crowd throwing bottles at officers trying to render aid to the wounded suspect
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper said his agency already spent $35,000 to purchase 10 shock gloves, along with 10 shock bands to be placed on an arm or a wrist
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
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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
WrapShield integrates capabilities designed to detect emerging threats, orchestrate informed decision making and enable appropriate and proportionate response across public safety, counter-UAS, force protection, critical infrastructure, federal, defense and international applications
“When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?” will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery
Acquisition to advance mission-critical public safety operations in the cloud