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Commandby StaffMay 29, 2024

Seattle Chief Steps Down, Former King County Sheriff to Lead Department

Mayor Bruce Harrell said Chief Adrian Diaz will step aside from his post as chief and work on “special projects” in what the mayor called a “mutual decision.”

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Patrolby StaffMay 29, 2024

Civilian with Gun Comes to Aid of Pennsylvania Officer During Shootout

"He had a valid concealed-carry permit, he had a gun," Mercer County District Attorney Peter C. Acker said. "He went to where the police officer was and fired on the suspect."

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Patrolby StaffMay 29, 2024

Illinois Sheriff Using Zoom for Virtual Mental Health Response at Crisis Calls

A sergeant gave the man a tablet. The man sat in a chair as counselor listened to and spoke with him. He was convinced to walk to the ambulance.

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Patrolby StaffMay 29, 2024

Colorado Agencies Planning to Start Drone as First Responder Programs

At least 20 agencies in Colorado’s Front Range already use drone technology for certain tasks, like searching for missing people, tracking fleeing suspects, mapping crime scenes or overhead surveillance during SWAT operations.

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Patrolby StaffMay 29, 2024

University of North Carolina Reallocates Money from DEI to Public Safety

The unanimous decision by the trustees will reallocate $2.3 million that the university spends on DEI programs toward police and public safety measures as part of its annual budget approval process.

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Technologyby StaffMay 29, 2024

Flock Safety Expands Product Suite with Solar-Powered, AI-Enhanced Video and LPR Solution

Condor is powered by advanced AI and ML that is constantly learning, and uses cutting-edge video analytics to adapt to changing needs. With solar deployment, Condor cameras can be placed anywhere, including areas without access to continuous electricity.

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Patrolby StaffMay 28, 2024

New Legislation Could Buy Better Armor for DHS Officers

The Senate bill orders Homeland Security to work to accommodate “individuals whose body shapes are most closely associated with female agents and officers.”

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Patrolby StaffMay 28, 2024

Fresno Officer and Family Became Target of Cyber Revenge

The officer, who is identified in the lawsuit as John Doe, was on duty Oct. 25, 2019, about 2 p.m. when he spotted a man, later identified as John Christopher Spatafore, illegally crossing the street in downtown Fresno near Fresno City Hall.

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Patrolby StaffMay 28, 2024

California Deputy’s Vehicle Became Target of Carjacker During Street Takeover

Video released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department shows about a dozen teens and young men surround a department vehicle on May 11 just after midnight.

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Special Unitsby StaffMay 28, 2024

Bomb Squad Called to Gettysburg Battlefield Visitor Center Over Suspicious Package

The package was found by an employee around 7 a.m. The visitor center was reopened around 11 a.m. after police gave the all clear.

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