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Key reforms include training Mesa PD officers to create “time and distance” in tense situations, which allows for de-escalation and the use of communication techniques
“By surpassing our recruitment goal, we’re adding…dedicated officers ready to address the evolving needs of California communities,” Commissioner Sean Duryee said
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize officer mental wellbeing
A jury found that the 11-year NYPD veteran had a secret life as the close confidant to the leader of a drug ring that smuggled hundreds of kilos of cocaine into New York City
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
The FBI and DEA were rated the most favorably, receiving 62% and 60% favorable ratings; DHS followed with 59% approval, the DOJ at 54%, the ATF at 53% and ICE at 46%
“First responders...put their lives on the line every single time they respond to an incident,” Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson said. “The least we can do is drive in a safe and appropriate manner”
The Anchorage PD’s review recommended using more “team” responses, outfitting officers with more effective less-lethal weapons and increasing the use of drones
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A top priority for state and federal legislatures should be to provide funding to replace potentially insecure drones with secure, North American- or allied-manufactured UAS
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
After a public range incident, it’s clear that “true safety” isn’t on the weapon. Learn why focused awareness is the ultimate protection
Your hard-earned knowledge about active shooter events may help to prevent your loved ones from becoming victims
A critical examination of the lapses in security that allowed a shooter to target former President Trump
Oracle’s chair and CTO Larry Ellison recently predicted that “every police officer is going to be supervised at all times,” raising questions about balancing enhanced accountability with privacy concerns


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VR training programs designed for de-escalation, use of force, tactical operators, crowd control, POST certification
Dejero manufactures GateWay network aggregation devices that deliver high-quality live video and real-time data over IP
Jenoptik’s Smart Mobility Solutions division has partnered with the City of Brampton, Ontario, to enforce speed limits and increase road safety in the Canadian municipality
Company marks 14 years of partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Collaboration combines technologies to provide the expertise, agility and technology to properly mitigate drone threat
The new offering positions SoundThinking as a key player in vehicle recognition technology