PRESS RELEASECHANDLER, Ariz. — VirTra, Inc., a global provider of judgmental use-of-force and firearms training simulators for law enforcement and military markets, has announced the appointment of two high-ranking and distinguished leaders in military operations and police training to its board of directors: retired U.S....
By Alanna Durkin Richer and Claire RushAssociated PressPORTLAND, Ore. — The man suspected of setting fires in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state is an experienced metalworker and may be planning additional attacks, authorities said Wednesday.Investigators believe the man who set the incendiary...
PRESS RELEASESTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that it will host its first-ever interactive workshop on 911 center shift scheduling on November 13, 2024. The event will bring together 911 center leaders for a collaborative exchange regarding innovative scheduling practices aimed to...
By Julia CardiThe Detroit NewsDETROIT — The White House’s top domestic policy official touted Detroit’s Police Department as a national model in using American Rescue Plan Act funds on tools to reduce crime, and city leaders say the investments contributed to a decrease in violent...
By Thomas TracyNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — An NYPD recruit graduating the Police Academy Thursday knew he wanted to be a police officer at age 9 — ever since he witnessed a cop save his sister’s life and later become a guardian angel for...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1PUYALLUP, Wash. — Video shows a man suspected of vandalizing moving vehicles attempting to flee on foot before he was tackled by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies.A 19-year-old was arrested in Puyallup on Oct. 23 after allegedly jumping in front of a vehicle,...
By Jessica SchladebeckNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — A manhunt was underway Thursday morning for the gunman who shot and wounded a New York state trooper on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway, police said.The violence unfolded just before midnight on Wednesday on the parkway’s westbound...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. — An Escambia County sheriff’s deputy has been fired following the death of a K-9 left in a patrol vehicle after the end of a night shift, WEAR reported.The incident occurred on Oct. 11 when the deputy, whose name has...
By Sarah RoebuckHalloween is more than just a night of costumes and candy — it’s also a time when first responders get a chance to connect with their communities in a fun and festive way. From spooky safety reminders to humorous costume posts, police, fire...
Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers. A dozen arrests were reported by police early Thursday.Video showed some people throwing...
