By Chris SommerfeldtNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — New York City won’t freeze hiring of police officers or lay off disabled firefighters this fiscal year after all, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday, saying he’s able to call off the planned NYPD and FDNY cuts thanks...
By Omar Rodríguez OrtizMiami HeraldMIAMI — Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie Valencia Daniels, the first woman to lead one of the largest law-enforcement agencies in the United States, was sworn into office Wednesday, pledging to lead the agency with respect and integrity in a ceremony that...
By Police1 StaffCOSTA MESA, Calif. — 5.11 Tactical will showcase new everyday carry (EDC) products at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas.The new EDC products include the Braddock DP Full pocketknife ($50), a 3.5-inch, drop-point blade constructed with D2 steel, the Braddock DP Mini...
Press ReleaseLONDON - Gorilla Technology Group Inc., a global provider of AI-based edge video analytics, IoT technologies, and security convergence, today proudly announces the successful application of its Smart Policing Solution, in assisting the London’s Metropolitan Police Service in the recent murder case of Susan...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will release a new accountability guide following the death of Tyre Nichols, a news release states.“Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability”...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Newly released footage shows a high-speed pursuit, followed by a fiery car rescue, CBS News Reported.The Virginia Beach Police Department released the video on Jan. 8. The incident occurred when a vehicle passed a cruiser at 88 miles per...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A New York sheriff says that a recent change to state civil service laws has reduced hiring constraints for smaller counties and cities, Mid Hudson News reported.The change allows departments to hire transfer officers while they are still employed by...
Press ReleaseAPPLETON, Wisc. – Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the delivery of a C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle to the St. Petersburg Police Department in Florida. Sold through Pierce and Frontline Communications dealer, Ten-8 Fire and...
Press ReleaseNEW YORK - MyChargeBack, an industry leader in forensic cryptocurrency investigations and complex card-not-present transaction disputes, has announced the launch of an invitation-only think tank for law enforcement professionals and investigators who focus on crypto-related crime.The group will be moderated by Evan Spicer, MyChargeBack’s...
By Samantha YoungKFF Health NewsWASHINGTON — To tackle America’s gun problem, a growing number of states are using Medicaid dollars to pay for community-based programs intended to stop shootings. The idea is to boost resources for violence prevention programs, which have been overwhelmed in some...
