By Ariane LangeThe Sacramento BeeSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The state legislature earmarked $50 million in the 2022 budget for “officer wellness” programs, with an eye toward improving the mental health of police, and documents show law enforcement has been spending that money on items that range...
PRESS RELEASEDALLAS — Lexipol, the leader in policy, training and wellness support for public safety and local government, today announced the acquisition of LEFTA Systems, an innovative provider of field training and performance reporting software. This marks a significant milestone in Lexipol’s vision to create...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A three-month investigation by the Springfield Police Department has led to the arrest of the owner of a toy store in Eugene, who has been accused of purchasing stolen Lego sets from local retail stores, TMZ reported. ...
By London BishopJournal-News, Hamilton, OhioCOLUMBUS — JobsOhio and the Ohio Department of Public Safety launched a new online tool this week with the goal of connecting police departments in dire need of officers with prospective job candidates.The new tool was unveiled at an event Tuesday...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WASHINGTON — Preliminary data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) reveals that as of June 30, 2024, a total of 71 law enforcement officers at the federal, state and local levels have died in the line of duty. ...
By Tony MarreroTampa Bay TimesTAMPA, Fla. — Deputies have arrested a man who they say intentionally ran over a Hillsborough deputy in Tampa last week. ...
By Kimberly ChandlerAssociated PressMONTGOMERY, Ala. — A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. ...
Adrian Wilson, a former NFL player and front office executive, faces three domestic violence charges following an incident at his home on the morning of June 1.According to police records, Wilson has been charged with assault intentionally causing physical injury, damaging property and disorderly conduct....
Queens of the Stone Age has canceled the rest of the band’s July shows because lead singer Josh Homme needs to undergo emergency surgery, the band said on social media Tuesday, July 9. “QOTSA regret to announce that Josh Homme must return to the United...
A Massachusetts man died trying to save his best friend during a kayaking trip, according to the family. Police in the Rhode Island city were notified Friday morning that Gregory Boerman, 37, of Allston, and Joseph Fritz, 52, of East Providence, had failed to return...
