By Dan NowakThe Hour, Norwalk, Conn.HICKORY, N.C. — After Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the southern states, the Fairfield County Hazmat Communication Team, without hesitation, responded.The team set up its operation in Hickory, N.C., working for two weeks to help restore communications systems and distributing...
By Natalie DemareeThe Charlotte ObserverTELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. — Deputies are searching for a murder suspect who called Tennessee emergency services posing as an injured hiker, a sheriff’s office said.The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office shared a news release Friday, Oct. 25, asking the public’s help locating...
By Clara HarterLos Angeles TimesSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol is stepping in to help combat property theft, shootings and more in the city of San Bernardino, where rates of violent crime are around double the state average.The CHP surge operation will add...
PRESS RELEASELENEXA, Kan. — Kustom Signals is pleased to announce that a new SMART Variable Message Sign (VMS IV) is available immediately for sale. The SMART VMS IV has been designed with a smaller footprint to make deployment even easier, especially on city or residential...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1ORLANDO, Fla. — A man in Orlando faces multiple charges following a domestic violence incident and an attack on a police officer during his arrest, WESH reported.The Oct. 23 incident began when Sanford Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera footage showing a man whom deputies identified as a sovereign citizen resisting arrest and charging at a deputy, leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting, WWSB reported.According to Sheriff Bill Prummell,...
PRESS RELEASEPALMDALE, Calif. — Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their MP100 portable barrier system has successfully achieved a M30/P3 designation. Total penetration was measured at a mere 51-ft, making this an industry leader. The MP100 was tested...
By Police1 Staff WASHINGTON — In recognition of National First Responders Day, President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation honoring the courage and dedication of first responders across the nation.In his proclamation, Biden acknowledged several first responders who risk their lives every day.“Our first responders...
By Anthony GalavizThe Fresno BeeFRESNO — A police officer was struck multiple times, and his attacker ended up shot and killed during wild gunfire exchange Saturday night in southeast Fresno.This officer-involved shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Tulare and Eighth streets.Interim Fresno...
By Clara HarterLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Two major state programs to combat illegal cannabis recently sent out news releases lauding their collective seizures of some $544 million worth of illicit weed.But when it comes to reining in California’s sprawling black market, experts say it’s...