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NYPD Exploring Drone as First Responder Program

Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (D-Staten Island), chair of the public safety committee, confirmed that the department is exploring the option.

Ohio City Ends Maximum Age for Recruits

City Manager Bryan Heck told commissioners the city currently has open positions and Springfield, along with other communities across the country, struggles to fill them.

CA Deputy Earned More Than $400K in Overtime Last Year

The deputy, a public safety monitor at San Francisco City Hall, was on duty an average of 95 hours a week since 2016, and more than 100 hours a week over the last two fiscal years, according to city data.

SnapSafe Offers Rugged Vehicle Safe for Weapons and Tools

The Trunk Safe II is designed for theft protection in any car trunk, RV, or home. It boasts a heavy-duty 13-gauge steel exterior, reinforced by a rugged six-gauge door equipped with eight interior locking lugs.

Retired Officer Says Interim Austin Chief Faces Major Challenges

"Low morale, that's a big thing right now. So she's going to have a big task of getting people to want to stay, to feel like they're wanted,” the former officer said.

IL Officer Decertified Over 2008 Theft of $15 Shirt

Now, Zenna Ramos can't be a police officer in the state of Illinois – or anywhere in the country.

Off-Duty MA Trooper Rescues Women from Burning SUV

After seeing a fire growing from the inside of the SUV, the trooper quickly parked and ran across the highway to help the passengers inside.

Man Fires on Deputies Serving Eviction Sparking Long Standoff in Pittsburgh

Hundreds of shots had been ringing out in the area starting around 11 a.m., and the shooting continued into the early evening.

PA Corrections Sergeant Shoots Man Trying to Take Her Car

The cameras clearly show the 35-year-old putting gas in her BMW vehicle when the male approaches her and grabs her, puts her in a bear hug from behind and then there's a physical altercation and they both pull weapons...