By Samantha Wildow and Daniel SuscoDayton Daily News, OhioHUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating after an officer shot a suspect reportedly holding an AR-15-type weapon early Sunday morning on the 9000 block of Taylorsville Road in Huber Heights following...
By Mark ShermanAssociated PressWASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that authorities do not have to provide a quick hearing when they seize cars and other property used in drug crimes, even when the property belongs to so-called innocent owners.By a 6-3 vote, the...
By Sam CharlesChicago TribuneCHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department and its pension board have now each determined that former Officer Danny Golden was performing official police duties just before he was shot and paralyzed outside a bar in the Beverly neighborhood nearly two years ago.It’s...
PRESS RELEASELANSING, Mich. — Verizon Public Sector today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the State of Michigan valued at $100 million.Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications...
Independent Record, Helena, Mont.HELENA, Mont. — Lewis and Clark County Public Health is joining with St. Peter’s Health and the Helena Police Department to increase behavioral health and crisis intervention services through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Community Coalition and recently received a $549,976 from...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1YUCAIPA, Calif. — Body camera footage captured a harrowing incident where an armed man with a criminal background put a Fontana police officer in a headlock during a traffic stop, KABC reported.The Feb. 9 stop was part of a gang operation with the...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill into law that will enable law enforcement officers to claim workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, KOCO stated.This legislation, known as Senate Bill 1457, recognizes PTSD from various traumatic events such...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The Miami Beach Police Department, in collaboration with a car dealership, unveiled a Rolls-Royce cruiser as part of its efforts to enhance recruitment, the Miami New Times reported.“This vehicle represents our commitment to innovation and our dedication to recruiting...
By Warren Kuloal.comFORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A Florida sheriff has released body camera footage showing one of his deputies shooting and killing a U.S. Air Force Airman last Friday at an apartment complex in Fort Walton Beach.The Airman, 23-year-old Roger Fortson, later died of...
PRESS RELEASEDALLAS, Texas — CentralSquare Technologies, an industry leader in public sector technology, hosts its annual user-community conference, ENGAGE, from May 5-8 in Dallas, Texas, bringing together government and public safety leaders across North America. This year’s event unveils the latest innovations, including the launch...
