By Sally KrutzigThe Idaho StatesmanBOISE, Idaho — A man who was shot and killed by police after stabbing two dogs and refusing to comply with law enforcement in a Southwest Boise neighborhood has been identified.The Ada County Coroner’s Office said Wednesday that the man was...
By Haleluya HaderoAssociated PressNEW YORK — Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.In a blog post on Wednesday, Ring said it will sunset the “Request...
By Steve Karnowski and Trisha AhmedAssociated PressMINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota state trooper was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II, who failed to get out of his car during a July traffic stop and took his foot off the brake...
PRESS RELEASEWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Smith & Warren is pleased to announce a donation of $13,986 to National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) for 2023. This marks the seventh year of this partnership with 10% of proceeds from the sale of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Badges...
Associated PressTUCSON, Ariz. — A man convicted of fatally shooting a federal agent in Tucson in 2018 has been sentenced to life in prison, authorities said Tuesday.Ryan Phillip Schlesinger, 31, was not in court for Monday’s sentencing as his lawyers argued for a prison term...
PRESS RELEASEEAGLEVILLE, Pa. — Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-6 HL and the TLR-6 HL G, high-lumen (HL) rechargeable gun-mounted tactical lights with an integrated red or green aiming laser. Among the first in Streamlight’s...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1MONONA, Wisc. — The Monona City Council has voted in favor of removing restrictions on the police department’s pursuit policy, The Wisconsin State Journal reported.The temporary policy change came after three people were killed while fleeing a cruiser in a pursuit on Jan....
Associated PressBROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — The city council of the Minneapolis suburb where Daunte Wright was killed by police in a 2021 traffic stop has rejected a resolution that would have limited when officers can pull over drivers.The Brooklyn Center City Council rejected the measure...
PRESS RELEASECOSTA MESA, Calif. — 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, is thrilled to announce an exciting array of new products for 2024. Throughout the year, multiple product categories will be expanded, providing customers with a comprehensive selection of high-quality and functional gear...
Press ReleaseWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Public safety and government agencies, including police departments, fire departments and emergency management agencies, now can purchase a drone designed and built in the U.S. for use by first responders and in search-and-rescue cases in outdoor settings.Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a...