By Sarah RoebuckPolice1COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is piloting a robot patrol program to enhance security at the Adult Detention Center, the sheriff’s office announced in a news release. The 90-day pilot program will deploy DEKA’s Sentry robots that will assist...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — The NYPD is investigating a staged vehicle accident that went viral on TikTok, as insurance scams like these are reportedly increasing in New York, the according to the New York Post. ...
Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff’s office and data from the state, significantly reducing the death toll from the historic...
PRESS RELEASEHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the award of two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for technologies designed to improve incident management and emergency response. The newly patented solutions extend access to security video footage and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1OXNARD, Calif. — Video shows a man pointing a gun at Oxnard officers, leading to an officer-involved shooting, KABC reported.The Oct. 21 incident began when officers responded to reports of shots fired from a vehicle, according to the report. When officers arrived, they...
By Robert SalongaBay Area News GroupSAN JOSE, Calif. — After a broad and quiet search, San Jose is elevating acting Police Chief Paul Joseph to the full-time job following a closed-session vote by the City Council on Tuesday, officials said.Joseph, who has spent 30 years...
By Sarah RoebuckSafety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — it’s also about financial security, health and even protection from natural disasters. Whether it’s worrying about identity theft, health insurance or inflation, Americans have plenty to think about when choosing a safe place...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1ARLINGTON, TX — When Arlington 911 received a call about a man angrily waving a gun in a parking lot, officers prepared for a high-risk response, according to the Arlington Report.Instead of immediately dispatching armed units, the Arlington Police Department sent a drone...
By Savannah EllerThe Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal packed a meeting with deputies on Tuesday to ask the Board of County Commissioners for funds to bridge the gap for what he called “a massive, unacceptable pay...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado Springs police officer is being praised for his compassionate response after helping a distressed 9-year-old who had run away from home, KKTV reported.Officer Craig Johnson, a father of five, was among the officers who responded to the...
