By Estelle AtkinsonLas Vegas Review-JournalHENDERSON, Nev. — A Henderson Police Department officer shot a gun-wielding man in his hand and shoulder out of concern that he would enter a Henderson home during a chase late last month, police said in a video briefing. ...
By Jake OffenhartzAssociated PressNEW YORK — A New York City police recruit died Wednesday after suffering an apparent medical episode at a training facility in the Bronx, just days before he was set to graduate as an officer.The 33-year-old, identified as probationary police officer Edgar...
By Sarah RoebuckEditorial StaffNine first responder facilities throughout the United States have been chosen to be part of this year’s Lowe’s Hometowns revitalization projects, the company announced.Lowe’s is investing $100 million in revitalizing community spaces nationwide through Lowe’s Hometowns. Each year through 2026, the company...
PRESS RELEASEATLANTA — Utility, Inc., a leader in technology solutions for frontline professions, today unveils HELIOS 4.0 by Utility. Informed by attorney feedback, this latest advancement of the Digital Evidence Management (DEM) technology streamlines court readiness with effective workflows, smart redaction tools and secure case...
By Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business WriterAssociated PressBOSTON — DoorDash said Tuesday that it’s stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities. ...
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. ...
