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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Comtech Completes Its Acquisition of Solacom

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has closed its strategic acquisition of Solacom Technologies Inc., a leading provider of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) call handling and management solutions for public safety agencies.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Man Convicted of Murder in Pursuit Death of Oklahoma Trooper

An Oklahoma man was found guilty of murder Monday in the death of an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper who was killed during a high-speed pursuit in 2017.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Axon Expands AI and Policing Technology Ethics Board with New Members; Implements Bias Awareness Training

​Axon today announced the appointment of Mecole Jordan, executive director of United Congress of Community and Religious Organizations, Christy Lopez, distinguished visitor from practice at Georgetown University Law Center, and Kathleen O'Toole, former Seattle police chief and Boston police commissioner, to Axon's AI and Policing Technology Ethics Board. Axon also announced that it will host implicit bias awareness training for developers.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Former Florida Officer Accused of Using Police Database as 'Dating Service'

According to WVLT-TV, former Bradenton Sergeant Leonel Marines has been accused of using his status as a police officer to meet women, and at times, having sex while on duty.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Maryland Trooper Fatally Shoots Assailant who Stabbed Him

A law enforcement officer who was responding to reports of destruction of property was suddenly attacked and stabbed by an assailant on Monday morning.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Report: Officer in France "Playing with Firearm" Fatally Shoots Colleague

An officer in France has died of a gunshot wound in what was described as "a tragedy due to a mistake in handling a loaded firearm."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Judge Denies Bail for Woman Who Shot, Injured Chicago Police Officer

Emily Petronella allegedly shot the 34-year-old officer in the shoulder Saturday when she opened fire through the back door of a dwelling in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

DHS Announces Massive Seizure of Cocaine in New Jersey

The United States Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday that officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency recently seized approximately 3,200 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $77,000,000.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Dog-Loving Terminally Ill Girl Visited by Dozens of Police K-9s

The Hartford (WI) Police Department posted to Facebook, "Today, just a few of us (roughly 40) stopped by to see Emma. She had no idea we were coming so she was VERY excited. What an amazing and strong little girl. It was such a great morning. #teamemma."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 12, 2019

Ohio Officer Faces Federal Charges Over Alleged Sexual Assaults

According to WHIO-TV, the officer—identified as 55-year-old Andrew Mitchell—has been charged on three counts deprivation of rights under color of law, two counts witness tampering, one count of obstruction of justice and one count false statement to a US agency.

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