JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was injured and an armed suspect was killed during a shootout following a traffic stop, the sheriff’s office said.The incident unfolded around 9 a.m. on March 12 near Trout River Boulevard and Ribault Scenic Highway when Officer...
WASHINGTON — First responders and officials were honored for their bravery in the aftermath of the tragic midair collision over the Potomac River on Jan. 29.The recognition was held during the Council of Governments monthly meeting on March 12 where officials highlighted the extraordinary efforts...
WAYNE, N.J. — A man armed with two swords was shot by police after allegedly threatening to harm officers, just hours after he had been arrested and released from custody, according to Patch.The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office released the body camera video of the Feb....
DETROIT — When officers respond to a barricaded suspect or a hazardous materials scene, every second — and every piece of intelligence — counts. Some agencies are turning to robotic tools to gather real-time information before sending officers into harm’s way.Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD)...
By Summer BallentineAssociated PressJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — St. Louis would lose control over its police force under a bill Missouri lawmakers approved Wednesday, possibly joining a few cities nationally where local elected officials don’t fully manage law enforcement.The measure would grant Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe...
By Ana CeballosMiami HeraldTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida officials want local police officers to report their bosses to the state if they believe they are not fully complying with state immigration directives as part of a broad push to get law enforcement agencies on board with...
By Police1 StaffREDONDO BEACH, Calif. — Flying Lion, Inc. has announced the launch of a dedicated Drone as First Responder (DFR) training center, designed to enhance drone deployment in public safety operations, according to a release.The facility, named FLI Town, will offer hands-on training to...
PRESS RELEASE NORTON, Va — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Novick to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Under his leadership, Wrap expects to launch a new wave of efficiency-driven public...
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis Police Department has gained global attention with a viral TikTok video aimed at recruiting new officers, ABC 24 reported.Set to Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” the video has racked up millions of views on Facebook, drawing...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —A man convicted of killing a St. Lucie County deputy during a 2013 traffic stop has been resentenced to death after a years-long legal battle, WPTV reported.Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Mirman reaffirmed the death sentence for Eriese Alfonso Tisdale on March...