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Dave Smith: Hearing Voices

It's time to have a serious conversation about the role of mental health in violent crime.

Louisville Authorities Release Manifesto of Mass Killer Who Critically Wounded Rookie Officer

Authorities found multiple disturbing social media posts and photos on the killer's phone. LMPD also discovered multiple notebooks where he wrote daily "diaries" about his unhappiness with his job direction, society, and political issues.

A page from the killer's journals.

Kentucky Deputies Discover Pipe Bomb, Murder Plans at Home of Police Imposter

At the house, investigators said they found a pipe bomb, spiked weapons, booby traps, a makeshift spike strip, firearms, police equipment and weapons, and plans for kidnapping and murder plots.

Arizona Investigators Identify Teen Girl Found Dead in 1992

She was identified as 15-year-old Melody Harrison, who was reported missing from Phoenix in June 1992. Officials credited the "persistent" and long-lasting efforts of police investigator Stephanie Bourgeois.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

How Technology Powers Real Time Crime Centers

An effective real time crime center relies on the integration of a multitude of technologies to provide comprehensive monitoring and rapid response capabilities.

Real time crime center displays running Milestone Systems’ XProtect Expert VMS.

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.

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.

Inside the Elite Interactive Solutions command center

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