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While the report deals broadly with “medical-behavioral emergencies,” much of the guidance can be employed during any incident where police may need to restrain a person
The FBI is joining local authorities investigating fires in ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver
The Philadelphia PD fired 15 officers and disciplined dozens more in 2019 over Facebook posts deemed to be offensive; 20 officers sued, alleging free speech violations
The Fairfield County Hazmat Communication Team deployed a mobile command center to provide internet, phone and radio access to local responders and civilians
Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, who is wanted for a parole violation, pretended to be a “distressed” hiker to hide his crime, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said
The surge operation will add CHP units on the ground and in the air to help the San Bernardino PD target stolen vehicles, ghost guns and street gangs, Gov. Gavin Newsom said
The trooper, who was stationed near the end zone, was struck by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver as he landed out of bounds while attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass
“It’s very hard to get cops now because they’re not given any backup … they have like an eighth of a second to make a decision that’s going to change their life,” former President Donald Trump said
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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
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
The recent comments by entrepreneur Andy Frisella that were laced with misogyny and violence are a reminder that female officers are still fighting for respect
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso


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VSX Console enhances the operational efficiency of the Blazer EV by integrating essential equipment
The two assets are both capable of establishing their own off-grid network, allowing first responders to communicate with each other in challenging situations
New AI-powered software suite enhances response efficiency for both citizens and dispatchers by redirecting non-emergency 911 calls