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Launching Police Drone Programs

Launching a law enforcement drone program is more than simply buying a drone; there are Federal Aviation Administration regulations, officers need training, and it takes planning.

Experts explain what it takes for a police department to launch a drone program and share their agencies’ experiences getting started.

Rewriting the Ballistic Helmet Playbook

The U.S. Department of Defense ran a study in 2018 on 77 helmets that had been shot during combat. No manufacturer fluff. Just facts. If the bullet punched through, 74% of the time, the person died.

Is the best way to evaluate the protection of a ballistic helmet simply measuring backface deformations? Or, is there a better indicator of survivability?

14-Year-Old Accused of Killing New Jersey Officer to be Charged as Adult

"The message is very clear: If you’re a child, I don’t care. If you shoot a cop, you’re getting tried as an adult. I have no tolerance for violence and we’re gonna clean up New Jersey," Interim New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said.

Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was killed in March. A 14-year-old is accused of the murder. The teen is reportedly a member of the Bloods gang.

California Deputy Stabbed while Working Homeless Outreach

Backup deputies responded and provided aid to the deputy, who was transported to the hospital and "sustained a non-life-threatening laceration to her neck."

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy was stabbed Tuesday. The agency released this photo of the suspect.

New Jersey Officer Rescues Man from Burning Vehicle

Around 2:11 a.m., a Hyundai Elantra struck the back of a Freightliner truck towing a tanker trailer. After the impact, the vehicles fused and were engulfed in flames, traveling another 685 feet.

View from Bridgewater (New Jersey) Police Officer Noah Allatt's body camera as he approaches the burning vehicle to rescue the driver.

Flock Safety Expands Into Drones for Law Enforcement with Acquisition of Aerodome

This acquisition accelerates Flock Safety’s plan to introduce a suite of American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones, set to be released over the next 12 months, the company says.

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School Resource Officers after Uvalde

School resource officers build relationships with students, preventing campus crime, and try to keep schools safer. They also have to be ready to respond without delay when a school shooter opens fire. What has changed since Uvalde?

Sgt. Daniel Porché, of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina, trains inside a school with other school resource officers.

Preventing Heat Injury in Police K9s

In the relentless heat of summer and even early fall in some parts of the country, officers face the important task of protecting their K-9 partners while working in sweltering temperatures. Recognizing changes in a dog’s behavior is the key.

The key to keeping police dogs safe from heat stress is the handler's ability to spot a change in behavior.

Fallen Georgia Trooper’s Family Receives His College Diploma

His family was presented with his diploma during Thursday’s Georgia Gwinnett College graduation ceremony, the college announced. Cenescar was studying criminal justice and planned to pursue leadership roles, his obituary states.

Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar was killed in January before he could receive his college degree. The diploma has been bestowed to his family.

Philadelphia PD Launches Recruiting Campaign

"We're looking to get out there, get in the field with officers on foot and bikes," Captain John Walker said. "But, we can't do that if we don't have the people."

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Jury Recommends Death for Killer of Alabama Officer

A St. Clair County jury on Thursday convicted 31-year-old Tapero Carleone Johnson of capital murder. On Friday, that same jury recommended Johnson be sentenced to death.

Sgt. Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department at a motel in 2020. His killer faces a possible death penalty.

FL Sheriff Asks State Wildlife Agency for Help with Bears

"Bear management is not my day job," Sheriff A.J. "Tony" Smith said in a Facebook video. "Something needs to be done. I'm not a bear biologist..."

Franklin County, FL, Sheriff A.J. 'Tony' Smith says his office has received more than 40 calls about bears in the last year. 'Bear management is not my day job,' he complained on Facebook, calling for state help.

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