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Genetec and SaferWatch Team Up to Bring Real-Time Vehicle Intelligence to Law Enforcement

Initially developed for the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement, the integration brings together Cloudrunner’s vehicle search capabilities and SaferWatch’s live communication tools into a single platform.

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GoFundMe Removes Pages Raising Funds for Accused Cop Killer

In the quoted correspondence GoFundMe says the campaigns for the accused cop killer violate the company’s policy against fundraising for the defense of people charged with violent crimes and they have been removed.

President Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Opened as a prison in 1934, Alcatraz (“The Rock”) Federal Penitentiary is situated in San Francisco Bay and is now a museum. The prison closed in 1963.

Ohio FOP Demands GoFundMe Remove Fundraising for Accused Cop Killer

Queen City FOP #69 President Ken Kober said in a press release, “[Rodney Hinton’s] heinous and cowardly act should not be rewarded and celebrated like it is right now on GoFundMe.

Civilian Aids Florida Deputy During Gun Grab Attack

The deputy reportedly chased down the suspect and got him to the ground. “The man struck him repeatedly and tried multiple times to remove the deputy’s gun from its holster,” the sheriff’s office said.

Streamlight Introduces Long-Range Handgun Light

“Our newest weapon light provides an industry-leading level of candela for handguns, giving users enhanced visibility under low light conditions, such as when searching a dark alley,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen.

Florida Officers Chase Down Unmanned Boat, Board, and Stop It

Police say the boat’s operator told him that a larger vessel cut in front of him and caused a wake that threw him out of the his boat. He was not using his boat’s emergency engine cut-off switch.

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Procedures & Policies

Trump Issues Executive Order He Says Will Help Police Fight Crime

“My Administration is steadfastly committed to empowering State and local law enforcement to firmly police dangerous criminal behavior and protect innocent citizens,” Trump said.

Vector Solutions Acquires Frontline Public Safety Solutions

The acquisition combines Vector Solutions and Frontline’s offerings to create a platform with tools that can improve communication, operations, compliance, and data management for public safety agencies.

South Carolina Officer Kills Tourist Area Shooting Suspect, 11 Injured

The Myrtle Beach police department said on Facebook it would launch an internal review, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is also investigating, which is standard procedure in any officer-involved shooting.

New Michigan Bill would Give Officers Civil Immunity in Self-Defense Cases

House Bill 4404 would create a presumption of civil immunity for individuals who are cleared criminally after using force in self-defense, shifting the burden of proof onto plaintiffs.

Proposed Chicago Police Policy Does Not Prohibit Pretextual Stops

Officers who stop drivers over registration plates or stickers and headlight, taillight and license plate light offenses “must strike a balance between promoting public safety and building and maintaining community trust,” according to the draft policy.

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