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California Sheriff Slams Target for Blocking Shoplifting Enforcement

The sheriff’s office and Target worked to conduct an operation at the store to nab shoplifters, but the plan apparently crumbled after Target leaders made a list of rules for where and how deputies and detectives could arrest the suspects.

November 13, 2023

NYPD Reports 214% Increase in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes During Israel-Hamas War

In October 2023, there was a total of 101 reported hate crimes, including 69 targeting Jews. In October 2022, there were 45 reported hate crimes, including 22 targeting Jews.

November 9, 2023

Nashville Chief Confirms Authenticity of Leaked School Shooter Manifesto

“This police department is extremely serious about the investigation to identify the person responsible,” Chief John Drake said.

November 7, 2023

North Carolina Man Arrested Twice in Two Days Over Threats Against Children

The court documents reveal much of the messages are jumbled and incoherent, but in each threatening phrases jump out at the reader. Such as, "I'm going to murder every child in the hotel now," and "I'm going to kill all the children."

November 2, 2023

Kevin Edral Douglas was arrested twice in two days by Cary, NC, police. He reportedly threatened to kill children while staying across the street from a daycare center.

Florida LEOs Arrest 3, Seize Kilos of Fentanyl

Over time, deputies say they figured out the drugs were coming from a Mexican cartel and then being moved from Compton, California, to Polk County.

November 1, 2023

Florida law enforcement officers have seized enough fentanyl to kill 5 million people and arrested three traffickers, Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County says.

Estranged Nashville Chief’s Son Wanted for Shooting Officers Found Dead After Vehicle Pursuit

The suspect was Nashville Police Chief John Drake's "estranged son" with whom he'd had no contact in years, the chief said Saturday.

October 25, 2023

Proposed Law Would Restrict Facial Recognition Use in Massachusetts

Proposed changes include creating a centralized statewide office staffed by people trained on the software’s vulnerabilities, to which local police departments can submit requests.

October 19, 2023

Man Gets 35 Years for Planning Murder of GA Deputy

During his time behind bars, officials say an inmate came forward to tell investigators that the man had a "hit" against a Troup County drug investigator who testified at his bond hearing.

September 11, 2023

Jonathan Taylor Lawrence was sentenced to 35 years for conspiracy to commit malice murder, threatening a witness, and trafficking methamphetamine.

Elite Interactive Solutions Plays Pivotal Role In CA Robbery Arrests

“I am gratified Elite Interactive’s SOCC could play an integral role in apprehending the suspects and help bring closure to the victims,” said EIS CEO and founder Aria Kozak.

September 7, 2023

Inside the Elite Interactive Solutions command center

GA K-9 Shot and Killed Saturday, Suspect Dead

The K-9, who had been a part of the Clayton police force for approximately three years, was shot in the back and mortally wounded.

September 4, 2023

K-9 Waro and his Clayton County Police handler. Waro, a German shepherd, was killed early Saturday morning.

Thales Announces Mobile Biometric ID Solution

The Evidence and Investigation Suite comprises compact devices that can capture biometric data such as facial and iris images and finger- and palmprints wherever they are needed; as well as secure data storage capacity and processing tools.

August 31, 2023

Suspect Killed by Police at TN Gas Station Shot at Officer from Point Blank Range

DA Coty Wamp’s statement that accompanied the video said Heard fired “multiple shots at point blank range” at an officers before police fired on him.

August 21, 2023

Chattanooga Police Officer Celtain Batterson approaches the suspect's SUV. Batterson was shot in the arm during the incident.

Carfax for Police Releases Catalytic Converter Replacement Report That Helps Identify Most Targeted Vehicles

Carfax data scientists created this report by reviewing catalytic converter replacements from more than 70,000 service shops across the country between May 2022 and June 2023.

August 15, 2023

Miami-Dade Police Find Multiple Crime-Connected Cars in Lake

Some cars in the lake could date back to an international feud in the 1970s and 1980s between Colombian drug cartels and the United States government, a period known as the Miami drug wars.

August 9, 2023

Law enforcement from Dade County, FL, recovers car from a Doral lake. Dozens have to be recovered. Already, some have been identified as stolen.

TX Officer Shot During Carjacking of Unmarked Vehicle

The suspects’ vehicle parked directly behind the officer’s vehicle, pinning him in the spot, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told reporters.

August 9, 2023

Homicides are Spiking in Cleveland as City Faces Shortage of Detectives

“It becomes a challenge when specialized units like homicide, sex crimes and domestic violence are not properly staffed,” said Michael Polensek, the chairman of Cleveland City Council’s Public Safety Committee.

July 13, 2023

Philadelphia Active Shooting Suspect Told Police He Killed 5 People to Help End Gun Violence

Carriker first told officers who made the arrest that they had done a good job, sources told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Carriker then told them the attack was an attempt to help police because “all these guys are out there killing people.”

July 6, 2023

Armored Car Robbery Suspects Tracked with AirTag, Arrested

The guards were robbed at gunpoint and the suspects reportedly made away with $1.1 million.

May 5, 2023

Still from video showing the Tuesday's Brink's armored car robbery in progress.

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