The former Albany Police officers accessed the system on multiple occasions and used license plate data for “non-law enforcement purposes,” the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said
Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson, 36, was killed while serving a warrant on a fugitive wanted for sexual battery; the suspect is in custody
The video shows a traffic stop of former Clark County sheriff and current Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo in an incident where an officer said he failed to stop at a red light
The Oakland County deputy used a trash can beneath the window to reach the children; He was then able to help the boys through the window and lower them to the ground
The policy shift is temporary while officers undergo additional vehicle stop training tactics
SPOTLIGHT ON REAL-TIME POLICING
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This guide helps police leaders assess their operational needs, compare implementation models and build a real-time capability that aligns with their staffing, budget and mission
DRONERESPONDERS founder Charles Werner shares the implementation strategies every agency should understand before launching a Drone as First Responder program
Real-time policing moves fast. The agencies that make it work are the ones that slow down first to fix staffing, policy, workflow and trust
An Indiana county’s RTIC uses shared systems, agency staffing and real-time 911 access to support public safety across jurisdictional lines
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Cut through the AI hype and protect the integrity of your case
Get practical answers to the AI questions law enforcement leaders are asking right now
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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