PRESS RELEASESEATTLE — BRINC, an American public safety technology developer, has partnered with Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire), a leading advisor on drone solutions for security and public safety. Together, they aim to establish best practices for agencies implementing drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs in the US. These programs...
PRESS RELEASEFORT WORTH, Texas — XS Sights is excited to introduce fiber optic sights for Glock pistols. Made in the USA, these durable steel sights deliver exceptional daytime brightness and visibility for Glock owners looking to upgrade their competition and training pistols.The XS Glock Fiber...
PRESS RELEASELAKE MARY, Fla. — CentralSquare Technologies, an industry leader in public sector technology, today announced that five Oklahoma public safety agencies have selected CentralSquare’s 911 solution to go live this summer. This deployment aims to improve GIS mapping, enable seamless collaboration and ensure critical...
PRESS RELEASEBOSTON — 908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biochemical analysis, announces that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held RedWave Technology, a leading provider of portable FTIR spectroscopic analyzers for rapid chemical...
By Erik Verduzco and Jeffrey CollinsAssociated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four law enforcement officers in North Carolina who were killed while trying to capture a man immediately faced gunfire as they approached, unable to withstand shots from upstairs in a house, authorities said Tuesday.Still reeling from...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1HANOVER, Mass. — A former paramedic chief made a significant contribution to the Hanover Police Department by donating six RTS Tactical Shields to his local police department, according to an RTS news release.The Level III+ Rifle Special Threats Mini Shields are designed to...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — The NYPD recently held a promotion ceremony for 177 officers, including two whose fathers were NYPD officers shot in the line of duty.Conor McDonald, 38, was promoted to captain, CBS News New York reported. He is the son of Detective...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1SARASOTA, Fla. — A proposed Florida workforce housing project would provide affordable housing for sheriff’s office employees, FOX 13 reported.Rising housing costs have become a significant challenge affecting law enforcement personnel, Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman told FOX 13. The housing crisis forced...
By Sarah RoebuckADELAIDE, Australia — Regular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming can significantly enhance your lifespan and health, a new study from the University of South Australia found. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals some encouraging news: just...
By Hannah FryLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Authorities in Bakersfield made 211 arrests, recovered 127 stolen vehicles and seized four firearms in the first six weeks of an enforcement effort between local police and the California Highway Patrol to reduce crime in some California cities,...
