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Body camera video shows Kent County deputies rescuing one of the juvenile suspects after he tried to flee into the Grand River
Sheriff’s offices from across California came to compete in the Sacramento County event, which featured bull riding, mutton busting and roping alongside LE-only competitions
Bellingham Chief of Police Rebecca Mertzig said the program aims to help officers “send the right response for the situation” and enhance officer and civilian safety
Interim Chief Bill Peterson is a 30-year Minneapolis Police veteran; Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination would still require approval from city council
The council’s decision pauses a program that would have installed ALPR cameras on city streetlights, sending the pilot to the public safety committee for consideration
Lessons from the 2026 VLEOA conference reveal how training, recognition and a sense of belonging can help agencies recruit and retain volunteer officers
From missing qualification standards to undocumented remediation, these common recordkeeping failures can create problems during audits, accreditation reviews and litigation
A joint policy framework from CPCA, PORAC and CSSA calls for annual certification, DOJ audits and a criminal offense for ALPR misuse
By making education part of the development process while keeping participation voluntary, the department offers lessons for police leaders expanding their camera networks
Body camera footage shows the man firing at officers, an air unit, bystanders and structures for about an hour before two SWAT officers shot him