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BWC: Driver intentionally rams Fla. deputy, causing serious injuries to both legs

By Tony MarreroTampa Bay TimesTAMPA, Fla. — Deputies have arrested a man who they say intentionally ran over a Hillsborough deputy in Tampa last week. ...

By Larry Smith

Texas-based company installs computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores

By Kimberly ChandlerAssociated PressMONTGOMERY, Ala. — A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. ...

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Tyler Technologies expands agreement with Arizona Supreme Court to bring enterprise supervision for juvenile probation statewide

PRESS RELEASEPLANO, Texas — Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today it has signed an agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court to expand its use of Tyler’s Enterprise Supervision solution to encompass juvenile probation for all 15 counties across the state. The solution is designed...

By Larry Smith

Operative IQ announces new operations management solution: Facilities Management

PRESS RELEASEAUSTELL, Ga. — Operative IQ, a leader in software solutions for first responders, is proud to announce the launch of its latest module, Facilities Management.The Facilities Management module provides organizations with a centralized platform for all facility-related information, enabling informed decision-making. Organizations can upload...

By Larry Smith

Vermont selects Mission Critical Partners to assess emergency communications across the state

State College, Pa. — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that the state of Vermont’s Public Safety Communications Task Force has hired the firm to conduct a thorough assessment of the communications capabilities at each of the 38 emergency communications centers (ECCs) in the state.“The Public...

By Larry Smith

Versaterm acquires Integrated Computer Systems (ICS) to expand CAD and RMS offerings to all agencies

PRESS RELEASEOTTAWA, Ontario — Versaterm, a global leader in public safety solutions, announced today its acquisition of Texas-based Integrated Computer Systems (ICS), whose mission-critical solutions include the complete Athena™ Public Safety Suite — Athena CAD, Athena ICC, Athena RMS, and Athena MDC. This acquisition aligns...

By Larry Smith

Versaterm acquires Mindbase to enhance its first responder mental health and wellness offerings

PRESS RELEASEOTTAWA, Ontario — Versaterm, a global leader in public safety solutions, announced today its acquisition of Mindbase, a data-driven mental health and wellness platform provider. By adding Mindbase’s confidential and secure solution to its purpose-built public safety ecosystem, Versaterm enables more ways for proactive...

By Larry Smith

Calif. PD chief cites emergency exception to install LPR tech amid spike in LGBTQ+ hate crimes

By Lyndsay WinkleyThe San Diego Union-TribuneSAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego’s new police chief is flexing his emergency powers to quickly get more surveillance cameras up in Hillcrest amid an increase in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community and before the Pride Parade later this...

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Mich. Supreme Court overturns man’s conviction, rules he had a right to flee police

By Matthew Millermlive.comKALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of man found guilty of fleeing from Kalamazoo police and assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer, saying police didn’t have sufficient reason to detain him in the first place.Kalamazoo police officers...

By Larry Smith

Miss. governor signs LE bills enhancing benefits for families of fallen officers, expands training board

By Joanna PutmanPolice1JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed four law enforcement-related bills into law with the goal of providing aid for the families of officers killed in the line of duty and give additional powers to the state board that controls training...

By Larry Smith