By Libor JanyLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council has declined a donation for two police dogs after one city leader raised concerns that the canines were trained by a company that shares its name with a Nazi military hideout used by...
PRESS RELEASESEATTLE — BRINC, a pioneer in drone technology for first responders, unveils the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations.BRINC’s integrated DFR solution marks a major advancement in drone technology, featuring the cutting-edge Responder drone and Responder Station charging...
By Sophia TareenAssociated PressCHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Tuesday touted the nation’s second-largest police department as fully prepared to handle crowds of protesters expected during the Democratic National Convention, including new ways to handle possible mass arrests.Law enforcement agencies have been planning...
By David CaraccioThe Sacramento BeeSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dramatic video released Tuesday shows the intense pursuit of a stolen Sacramento Fire battalion chief’s truck through city streets.The chase, which involved a California Highway Patrol helicopter and several ground units, ended after spikes were deployed and police...
Associated PressBALTIMORE — A man convicted earlier this year of killing a Baltimore police officer and another victim was sentenced Tuesday to two life sentences without parole.The 2021 deadly shootings occurred just hours apart in separate areas of Baltimore. Prosecutors never established a potential motive...
PRESS RELEASEEAGLEVILLE, Pa. — Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices for the law enforcement market, has renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for the 25th year in a row. The company’s support helps to underwrite...
If officers neglect situational awareness for just one moment, bad things can happen. Consider this story: in March 2024, security video showed a uniformed officer walking through the Salt Lake City airport when a man came from behind and punched the officer in the head....
By Police1 StaffEven in the age of smartphones and mobile data terminals, police officers still need to take notes and handwrite investigation information. A notebook, the ultimate handheld tablet, is reliable and resilient ...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Police Department has released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting of a man carrying a crossbow, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.A 911 caller reported that a man was walking around carrying an AK-47, according to the...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Howell County Sheriff’s Office announced it is creating a crisis intervention team specifically to help veterans, Ozark Radio News reported.The Veteran Intervention Team will assist veterans suffering from a mental health crisis by sending volunteer veterans along with...
