By Terry Spencer Associated PressFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A lawsuit filed by families of the 17 people killed and other victims of the Parkland, Florida, school massacre against a former sheriff’s deputy who failed to intervene can go forward, a judge ruled, rejecting his motion...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1BATON ROUGE, La. — An officer killed in the line of duty inspired a 5-year-old to go into law enforcement. Eighteen years later, she’s a sworn-in Louisiana deputy, WAFB reported.Back in 2005, Vicki Melancon was attending the funeral procession for her son, Baton...
Press ReleaseWIXOM, Mich. — Trijicon is excited to introduce the new Credo and Credo HX 1-10x28 riflescopes, a brilliant aiming solution designed for personal defense and tactical environments, competition shooting, and hunting alike. Engineered to perform at both CQB distance and more extended ranges, the...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WASHINGTON — In 2023, there was a 39% drop in officer line of duty deaths, according to a report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.There were 136 line of duty fatalities in 2023, down from 224 in 2022. The decrease is...
By Muri AssunçãoNew York Daily NewsBOSTON — The city of Boston has reached a $2.4 million settlement with a high-ranking female police officer who sued the department over what she described as a “pattern” of gender discrimination and retaliation within the department, her lawyer said...
By Chris SommerfeldtNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — New York City won’t freeze hiring of police officers or lay off disabled firefighters this fiscal year after all, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday, saying he’s able to call off the planned NYPD and FDNY cuts thanks...
By Omar Rodríguez OrtizMiami HeraldMIAMI — Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie Valencia Daniels, the first woman to lead one of the largest law-enforcement agencies in the United States, was sworn into office Wednesday, pledging to lead the agency with respect and integrity in a ceremony that...
By Police1 StaffCOSTA MESA, Calif. — 5.11 Tactical will showcase new everyday carry (EDC) products at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas.The new EDC products include the Braddock DP Full pocketknife ($50), a 3.5-inch, drop-point blade constructed with D2 steel, the Braddock DP Mini...
Press ReleaseLONDON - Gorilla Technology Group Inc., a global provider of AI-based edge video analytics, IoT technologies, and security convergence, today proudly announces the successful application of its Smart Policing Solution, in assisting the London’s Metropolitan Police Service in the recent murder case of Susan...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will release a new accountability guide following the death of Tyre Nichols, a news release states.“Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability”...
