Staff WriterFrom Staff WriterTechnologyCoffee Break with Police Experts: Challenges Facing 911 Call Centers and How Technology can HelpJordan Witt, product manager for public safety at CentralSquare Technologies, speaks with POLICE editor David Griffith about 911 personnel shortages, abandoned calls, and other issues facing emergency communications centers and how technology can help.March 2, 2023WeaponsNC Agencies Running Out of Space to Store Guns That Can’t be DestroyedA 2013 North Carolina law prohibits law enforcement agencies from destroying firearms taken from criminals or recovered at crime scenes. And the state’s largest municipal law enforcement agencies are running out of storage for guns they don’t want to sell.March 1, 2023Point of LawKobe Bryant’s Widow Settles with Los Angeles County for $29 Million Over Photos Taken at Helicopter Crash SceneThe settlement includes the $15 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won against the county after a two-week civil jury trial last year in Los Angeles. It also resolves all pending litigation and future claims from the Bryant family.March 1, 2023Special Units3 Kansas City Officers Shot and Wounded Serving WarrantKCPD Chief Stacey Graves said the officers from the Tactical Response Team were executing a search warrant when they opened the door, they were met with gunfire.March 1, 2023CommandFL Sheriff Chases After Suspect During Radio InterviewThe hosts on Drew Gerabo Live were left speculating what was happening when they could not reach the sheriff. Minutes later Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded that he was OK and explained what happened.March 1, 2023TechnologyFirst Responder Drone Software Company Introduces Tools for Tactical MissionsLaw enforcement can use this tool for a number of situations when they need actionable intelligence, including assessing a disaster scene, searching for missing persons, conducting tactical operations, tracking a criminal suspect or monitoring large-scale events. It is compatible with any type of drone.March 1, 2023PatrolNYPD Officers Named NLEOMF January 2023 Officer of the MonthAs they were patrolling near East 183rd Street, they noticed two suspicious persons walking with ski masks covering their faces. The officers drove toward the two suspects intending to stop them when one of the suspects reportedly turned without warning.March 1, 2023PatrolGetac Launches Powerful New X600 Server and X600 Pro-Pci ModelsThe new models will reside alongside the recently launched X600 and X600 Pro, creating a comprehensive lineup of rugged mobile workstations that are purpose-built to meet the increasing demands of professionals working in challenging industries as well as law enforcement and public safety.March 1, 2023PatrolChicago Officer Shot and Killed by Domestic SuspectOfficer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32, was killed in an exchange of fire as he and another officer pursued the suspect on foot. CPD Superintendent David Brown said at a press conference that the suspect turned and fired at the fallen officer.March 1, 2023CommandChicago Police Superintendent Announces ResignationChicago Police Superintendent David Brown is resigning effective March 16, Lightfoot said in a statement. He turns 63 in October of this year – the mandatory retirement age for Chicago police officers.March 1, 2023Page 1 of 3247Next Page
