By Sarah RoebuckIn the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Southeastern law enforcement and public safety agencies are working to restore critical communication networks that were devastated by the storm. Hurricane Helene’s heavy rains caused widespread flooding in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, leaving a trail...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Law Enforcement Museum in Northwest D.C. has unveiled a new exhibit to highlight the creativity of officers across the nation, WJLA reported.The exhibit, titled “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve,” opened on Sept. 28,...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1ERWIN, Tenn. — A K-9 who went missing during flooding caused by Hurricane Helene was found dead, WVLT reported.Erwin Police Department‘s K-9 Scotty disappeared from the Bumpass Cove area, located about four miles west of Erwin, during the flooding, according to the report....
By Joanna PutmanPolice1CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Flooding from Hurricane Helene has claimed the lives of two law enforcement officers in western North Carolina., WCNC reported.Deputies from Macon and Madison counties were killed in floodwaters, according to the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association.Macon County officials confirmed the death of...
By Police1 StaffBEVERLY, Mass. — Is your department considering hiring a social worker or looking for guidance after recently adding one to your team? The Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative (PAARI), in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers, has released a new...
PRESS RELEASEFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — World Emblem, the world’s largest emblem and patch manufacturer, announced it has acquired the assets of Hero’s Pride, the leading producer of emblem products for first responders. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.Established in 1981, Hero’s Pride...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1AUSTIN, Texas — Dell Children’s Medical Center welcomed special guests Thursday morning for its annual “Super Hero Day,” as hospital staff and Austin Police Department officers donned costumes to entertain young patients, KVUE reported.Iconic characters like Batman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman and Spider-Man...
By Natalie DemareeThe Charlotte ObserverLOUISA COUNTY, Va. — Officers announced the tragic death of a heroic German shepherd who served over 100 missions in Virginia.The K-9, named Maddy, died Sept. 20 after coming into contact with a toxic substance during an operation with the Louisa...
By Rachel MergenWinona Daily News, Minn.BUFFALO COUNTY, Wis. — A 74-year-old missing hunter was found Thursday morning in Buffalo County after an overnight search involving more than 125 first responders.According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, the hunter was reported missing in the 13,000-acre Tiffany...
By Tran NguyenAssociated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses...
