By Donald J. MihalekNew Jersey law enforcement officers are now free from the state’s archaic laws that impeded Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) carry in New Jersey. The federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals in a stinging rebuke, affirmed and sided with the NJ...
By Heather Hollingsworth and Nick IngramAssociated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday’s parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win, authorities said, as terrified fans ran for cover...
PRESS RELEASECOSTA MESA, Calif. — United Defense Tactical, the first-of-its-kind firearms and self-defense training program, is announcing plans to expand their presence into Florida through franchising.With 8 franchises already awarded and many more in the works across California and Nevada, United Defense Tactical is looking...
PRESS RELEASEATLANTA — Flock Safety, the all-in-one technology solution that keeps communities safe, has partnered with Prepared to deliver a comprehensive emergency response platform that delivers improved outcomes during emergencies for law enforcement officers, victims, and bystanders.In emergencies, every second can mean the difference between...
By Heather Hollingsworth and Nick IngramAssociated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was killed and at least 15 were injured, including some children, in a shooting at the end of the parade to celebrate the Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs, sending terrified...
By Joseph WilkinsonNew York Daily NewsFORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A Florida police officer confused a falling acorn for a gunshot and responded by unleashing a hail of bullets on his own patrol car while a man sat handcuffed inside.Jesse Hernandez of the Okaloosa County...
By Nick BlizzardDayton Daily News, OhioRIVERSIDE, Ohio — Kettering and Riverside have extended their commitments to automated license plate recognition technology, with police citing the cameras’ help in solving crimes.Kettering renewed its contract with Flock Group Inc. in January for two more years, while Riverside...
By Jesse LeavenworthNew Haven Register, Conn.WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Windsor Locks police say a suspected thief who stripped copper parts from commercial air-conditioning units gave himself away by leaving a drinking straw at the scene.Time-saving DNA testing technology helped police track down the suspect, according...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1CHICAGO — A viral video captured the moment a fleeing suspect ran down two police officers, CBS News Chicago reported.Bystander video from the Feb. 10 incident shows police boxing in a vehicle and detaining a person outside of the car. The person being...
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story, which will be updated as details become available. Associated PressWASHINGTON — Three police officers were shot in Washington and a fourth suffered minor injuries while responding to a shooting Wednesday morning, authorities said.The officers are expected to survive...