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An accurate weapon helps officers shoot their best, reducing the chance that an officer will hit an unintended target
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Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crises and lowering arrest rates
One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both
The new holsters come with a device that uses bluetooth technology to automatically activate an officer’s body camera when the gun is drawn
Predators pose as teens online to coerce young girls and boys into sharing nude photos or videos of themselves
The Florida Department of Children and Families found “the walls and floors of the entire residence were covered in dirt, trash and fecal matter”
Current police officers are invited to participate in an online survey to share their perceptions of working with individuals with mental illness
Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming. Is your agency getting its share?
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
In video recently released, Trooper Alan Aiken can be seen aiming at and hitting Lt. John Overman
Knowing your surroundings and being able to react to them are crucial skills every police officer needs
This free whitepaper explores how better scheduling practices can promote safer work environments
Secretary Jeh Johnson said it’s too soon to say whether Wednesday’s incident should prompt changes in security procedures
Police in Northern California are investigating who gave a plastic bag of methamphetamine to a young girl on Halloween
Thanks to an infusion of $1M from the city, another 100 “Safe Passage” workers were lining routes in crime-ridden neighborhoods that students walk through to get to school
Massachusetts State Police say the ax bounced out of a landscaper’s dump truck
The mother told officers her son had a habit of unlocking doors and running out whenever he got the the chance
Craigslist is becoming a popular place for criminals to lurk, so South Florida police agencies are opening their doors to online buyers and sellers
A man opened fire on an arena floor at a Caribbean music festival, wounding at least four people, and two women were injured as the crowd rushed to flee
The teacher was alone in the room with no guard nearby when a convicted rapist assaulted her
Police will be giving tickets for things like wearing a helmet when on a bike, crossing the street safely and wearing a seatbelt
The advocates’ actions in restaurants and other public places have prompted public criticism
14-year-old male driving the car had taken the vehicle from his grandfather
Most frequent violation is breaking the no-wake zone that extends 200 feet from the shoreline or docks on most of the lakes
Eight-year-old girl was riding her scooter just outside of her home May 9 when a car fleeing from police hit a parked car, which then crashed into her
Family spent 60 hours lost in the vast woods and swamps drinking foul water and trying unsuccessfully to eat raw turkey eggs