By Joanna PutmanPolice1PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto has announced his retirement, effective Nov. 1, after a total of nearly 25 years with the department, WPXI reported.In a letter addressed to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Scirotto said his decision was made in the...
By Emma Seiwell, Leonard GreeneNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — A rookie cop shot and wounded in a clash with a menacing Queens bus rider is still struggling with his injuries more than 18 months later, his union chief said Thursday.Fresh-faced Brett Boller, 22 at...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WABASH COUNTY, Ill. — A former Wabash County deputy is facing criminal charges following an investigation into the death of his K-9 partner, WEVV reported.K-9 Kiki was found dead on July 14, 2024, prompting an independent investigation by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office...
By Abbey NutterThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Sheriff Robert Bryan introduced the Wilson County Commission to the newest tool that’s helping keep Wilson County Schools safe.Zena and Zander are gun and ammunition detection dogs that make daily rounds in Wilson County Schools. They’ve...
By Cristóbal ReyesOrlando SentinelORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday released snippets of body-camera video of what led to a man being shot dead last month by deputies responding to a suicide threat at a south Orlando hotel.The man was identified as...
PRESS RELEASEWARMINSTER, Pa. October 17, 2024 – Havis, Inc., a leading provider of rugged mounting and mobility solutions, proudly announces the launch of the new Havis VSX Console for the Chevrolet Blazer EV. Designed for law enforcement professionals, the VSX Console enhances the operational efficiency...
PRESS RELEASEBASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Verizon Frontline today announced the launch of two new deployable asset prototypes designed to support the mission-critical communications needs of first responders during public safety operations.Created as part of the Verizon Frontline Innovation Program, the newly-developed Off-Grid, Cross-Communications Network trailer,...
PRESS RELEASEBOSTON — CentralSquare Technologies today at IACP 2024, introduced Citizen Link AI, the first integrated suite of AI-based public safety tools in the U.S. CitizenLink AI integrates with several CentralSquare products, including Pro Suite, Enterprise Suite, ONESolution and Vertex NG911, to enhance response efficiency...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — A former NYPD officer has died from an illness that resulted from his service at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terror attacks, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.Detective Clarence E. Word, III, 53, died Oct. 1 after a battle...
By Scott R. AxelrodStaten Island Advance, N.Y.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island will soon have a new NYPD borough commander as Assistant Chief Joseph Gulotta moves into a new role and is replaced by the Island’s first female top cop, Assistant Chief Melissa Eger.Gulotta, who...
