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Technologyby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

Vector Solutions Acquires Envisage Technologies

Vector Solutions, a leading provider of industry-focused software solutions for training, workforce management and risk communications, has acquired Envisage Technologies, a leader in unified training, compliance, and performance software for public safety.

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Technologyby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

AEE Introduces Mach 6 Commercial UAV with 13-Pound Payload

The AEE Mach 6 features a flight time of up to 50 minutes (depending on payload configuration) and three smart payload ports, including two smart accessory shoes (SAS). The Mach 6 can carry a payload of 13.2 pounds.

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Commandby David GriffithSeptember 7, 2021

Responding to 9/11: It was Hell feat. Frank DeMasi Part 1

Retired NYPD officer, Frank DeMasi, speaks with Police Editor, David Griffith, about his experience during 9/11-- what he saw approaching the towers, his orders on the scene, and his mission after the towers fell in this episode of Coffee Break with Police Experts.

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Trainingby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

FL Could Offer $5,000 Signing Bonus for Officers New to the State

Part of the plan includes a $5,000 signing bonus for law enforcement officers who are new to Florida, including those who have recently entered the profession, along with veteran officers from other states who are relocating here.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

OR DA Drops 12 Excessive Force Cases Filed Against Officers Over Portland Riot Response

Multnomah County (OR) District Attorney Mike Schmidt has declined charges in 12 use of force investigations against Portland Police Bureau officers responding to protests.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

Judge Forces Minneapolis City Council to Rewrite Disband the Police Ballot Question

District Court Judge Jamie L. Anderson noted that the original language was "vague, ambiguous" and "unreasonable and misleading." The judge also wrote that it would amount to "substantial harm" if the ballot question were put off to a future election.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

Louisiana Deputy Dies from Medical Event After Vehicle Pursuit

On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Deputy Trey Copeland was working as a part-time police officer for the town of Cotton Valley, according to Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker. On LA Highway 371 near Cotton Valley, he was assisting in the pursuit of a motorcycle, which lasted about 20 minutes.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2021

Officer's Widow Meets Woman He Saved on 9/11

For two decades, Jaime Amoroso waited to hear from the mystery woman. She often wondered if the woman made it out alive because no one had been able to identify her from the photo.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2021

NYPD Sisters Remember Officer Father Killed in 9/11 Attacks

John Coughlin, a member of the NYPD’s elite Emergency Service Unit, Truck 4, in the Bronx, ran into the blazing South Tower to lead rappelling rescues with a rope and harness. The collapse of the tower killed him at age 43.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2021

CA Assembly Passes Police Bill That Restricts Qualified Immunity, Creates Decertification Process

Gov. Gavin Newsom now has 12 days to sign or veto the bill, which passed the California Assembly with a vote of 46 to 18 on Friday. It was previously passed in the state Senate on May 26 with a vote of 26 to 9.

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