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First Look: Adding AI to Simulator Training

The new artificial intelligence feature for MILO’s VR and Focus3D simulators gives trainees a chance to practice and refine their communications skills while working scenarios.

Officer working a scenario in MILO VR and the computer-generated character he is interacting with. The AR option for MILO VR makes such scenarios more realistic.

Video: California Officer Fatally Shoots Man After Gun Grab Attack

A responding officer located the man nearby and tried to get him to sit down and talk. Video from the scene shows the man running from the officer and a foot pursuit began.

Body camera image showing officer aiming at suspect in patrol vehicle during January fatal shooting in Fountain Valley, California.

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?

Crowd Braves Rain to Honor Fallen Officers at Annual Police Week Vigil

The most moving speech was from NLEOMF Board member Lori Sharpe Day who told the story of her daughter who is a student at Florida State University. In April with an active shooter on campus, her daughter texted her to alert her to the situation.

Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, Connie Moyer of Concerns of Police Survivors, and National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Bill Alexander light the first candle at the 2025 Candlelight Vigil.

Florida Officers Help Rescue Drowning Children at Beach

“Officer Sweeney stripped off his vest and gear, grabbed a buoy, and dove into the water to find the boy who was calling for help,” the sheriff’s office said. He was able to find the drowning boy and brought him back to shore.

Officer Billy Crocker of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office works to resuscitate a child who was drowning at a local beach Saturday.

Texas Agency Expands Drone as First Responder Program

The department initially rolled out its DFR program to help respond to the influx of fireworks calls during the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve weekends. Now, DFR can be used to respond to a variety of in-progress calls including burglaries.

A drone as first responder pilot operates a drone from the Arlington (Texas) Police Department's real-time crime center.

Louisiana Lieutenant Killed by “Friendly Fire” While Executing Search Warrant

Lieutenant Allen “Noochie” Credeur, 48, was searching for a suspect wanted over a stabbing incident Monday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. when he was hit and mortally wounded by friendly fire, the department says.

Rayne, Louisiana, Police Lieutenant was killed executing a search warrant Monday.

Father of Man Killed by Police Charged with Murdering Ohio Deputy

The suspect in the murder of Deputy Larry Henderson is Rodney Hinton Jr. He is reportedly the father of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton who was killed by Cincinnati Police on Thursday May 1.

Retired Hamilton County County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson was working traffic at a University of Cincinnati graduation Friday when he was intentionally run down and murdered.

Man Brandishing Replica Handgun Fatally Shot by Orlando Police

The department said that officers were called to the location by a 911 call about a man with a gun in his hand inside a 7-Eleven store.

Orlando Police say they recovered this replica handgun after fatally shooting a man who was brandishing it May 1.

Florida Deputies Thwart Mass Shooting, Possible Ambushes of Police After FBI Tip

The search of the man’s residence yielded 18 firearms, body armor, rifle plates, a helmet, and 12,000 rounds of ammunition. The deputies found he had a full Class B Palm Beach County SO uniform and gear.

Photo showing some of the gear and weapons found in Damien Allen's residence.

Ferguson Officer Critically Injured in 2024 Protest Making “Strong Strides”

Chief Troy Doyle said on Facebook that he recently went to Atlanta to see his injured officer. “I spent five days at the Shepherd Center, visiting TJ every day… His determination and strength are inspiring to see."

Officer Travis “TJ” Brown was attacked and critically injured while trying to make an arrest during an August 2024 protest.

Georgia Deputy Killed, Another Critically Wounded During Traffic Stop

Officials say the driver of a motor home, later identified as James Blake Montgomery, was initially "cooperative" and "non-threatening" when he was first approached on I-20.

Deputy Brandon Sikes of the Columbia County (Georgia) Sheriff's Office was killed Saturday during a traffic stop. Another deputy was shot in the face and critically injured in the same attack.

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