Mark PriceThe Charlotte ObserverCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Countless memorials have been written this week for the four officers slain in a Charlotte gunfight, but one stands out for its simplicity and focus on details only a child would notice.That’s because the obituary for William “Alden” Elliott...
By Jakob RodgersBay Area News GroupOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland city auditor blasted Mayor Sheng Thao ’s administration and Oakland Police Department leaders this week for their collective failure to apply for a grant that could have netted the city $15.6 million to combat organized...
By Liz HardawayJournal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.NAUGATUCK, Conn. — A 24-year-old man remains in the hospital in stable condition after he was shot by two local police officers last week, according to the state Office of the Inspector General.Before shooting the man, Naugatuck police officers used...
By Sam Charles and Caroline KubzanskyChicago TribuneCHICAGO — The suspect wanted in connection with last month’s fatal shooting of off-duty Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca was taken into custody Wednesday, according to an alderman and a police source familiar with the investigation.A Cook County judge...
By Jim SalterAssociated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday took the unusual step of striking down a 2022 voter-approved constitutional amendment that required Kansas City to spend a larger percentage of its money on the police department, and ordered that the...
PRESS RELEASECOLETA, Calif. — Mission Darkness is excited to announce the release of the CYBERCYLENT Faraday Tent, a pioneering product that distinctly sets itself apart in the marketplace through its innovative design and unmatched features. This tent is not just another addition to secure environments;...
PRESS RELEASERESTON, Va. — The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today its Emergency Management Resource Guide is now available in Spanish. The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services, and capabilities available...
By Todd RichmondAssociated PressMOUNT HOREB, Wis. — Witnesses described children fleeing amid the sound of gunshots near a Wisconsin middle school where authorities said an active shooter was “neutralized” outside the building Wednesday. There were no reported injuries to those inside the school.Authorities in Mount...
PRESS RELEASECARLSBAD, Calif. — GATORZ Eyewear, the premier American manufacturer of high-performance eyewear, and the Navy SEAL Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization supporting Naval Special Warfare (NSW) warriors and their families, are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative product: the Navy SEAL Foundation...
PRESS RELEASESTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (May 1, 2024)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that registration is open for its Swatting Masterclass, a free virtual event on May 22 designed to educate emergency-response organizations—primarily 911 centers and law-enforcement agencies but also fire/rescue and emergency medical agencies—regarding strategies to...