By Sarah RoebuckPolice1EVERETT, Wash. — Two of Washington State’s largest 911 centers have established an innovative partnership to guarantee the continuity of emergency communications services during disruptions or system outages.Snohomish County 911 and Valley Com 911’s Regional Resiliency Initiative combines Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities...
By Greg SmithThe Day, New London, Conn.GROTON, Conn. — Jay Johnson of Salem has been ridding homes of nuisance wildlife, snakes included, for more than two decades.But he can’t recall ever dealing with a python.The owner of the aptly named Critter Cop business said Thursday...
By Caelyn PenderBay Area News GroupSUNNYVALE, Calif. — A group of 20 people swarmed a Sunnyvale jewelry store Wednesday afternoon, officials said, smashing display cases and grabbing valuables before leading police on multiple pursuits as they fled the scene.Just before 1:30 p.m., Sunnyvale officers arrived...
By Dylan LovanAssociated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville’s police chief was suspended this week because she mishandled a police major’s sexual harassment complaint, the major’s attorney said Thursday.Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg made the surprise announcement Wednesday evening that Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel would be placed on administrative...
Earlier this week, California-based billionaire Chris Larsen, co-founder and former CEO of crypto company Ripple, announced a donation of $1 million to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).The funding, which is earmarked to enhance officer wellness and support community engagement initiatives, will be distributed to...
By Lindsay WhitehurstAssociated PressWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a rapid-fire gun accessory that was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.The high court’s conservative majority found that the Trump administration did not...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A detective with the Scottsdale Police Department has died following an on-duty incident, according to the department.Around 7:30 p.m. on June 13, the Scottsdale Police Department received a call that one of their officers was in need of emergency assistance...
By Cameron ProbertTri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.)SALEM, Ore. — Newly released video shows the frantic high-speed chase on Interstate 5 in April that ended the hunt for a Tri-Cities double murder and kidnap suspect.Oregon State Police released video and reports this week from the 20-minute chase...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1LAS VEGAS — Dash camera video shows the moment a good Samaritan pulled over to help a deputy during a struggle with a suspect. According to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jason Ruesch was responding to a disturbance call around 10:25 a.m....
By Ken de la BastideThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.ANDERSON, Ind. — The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that the recent use of deadly force by a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy was justified.On June 1, Lataurus Harrison was shot and killed by Deputy Mason Brizendine...
