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National Law Enforcement Museum to Hold Virtual Event Friday Focusing on Female Officers

The National Law Enforcement Museum says it wants "Walking the Same Beat: The First Patrol of Women Officers" to serve as a source of inspiration for the upcoming generation of female law enforcement professionals.

Improving Body Armor Testing

The adoption of the 07 armor standard does nothing to change the performance of your current 06 compliant armor. “The 06 armor is still good,” says NIJ’s Dr. Mark Greene. “Wear your armor. It will save your life.”

Testing a bullet-resistant vest. NIJ's ballistic armor evaluation standard specifies the conditioning of the armor before it is shot, where it is shot, and what rounds are to be used.

Kentucky Deputy Shot Serving Papers, Saved by Vest

Police say his vest saved his life, saying if it had hit even just an inch away from where it did, in either direction, this could have been a very different situation.

Boston Officer Shot at Domestic, Saved by Vest

Prosecutors said the suspect led police on a foot chase, and as an officer was trying to place Lewis in custody, a gun went off, striking the officer, who was wearing a ballistic vest and not seriously injured.

The Murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare

At around 5 a.m. Officer Justin Hare had been dispatched to aid a stranded motorist on Interstate 40 near Tucumcari. There had been reports of a man driving a white BMW who was trying to wave down passing motorists for aid.

New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was slain March 15, 2024, after stopping to aid a stranded driver.

Suspect in Killing of New Mexico Officer Arrested

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said in a news conference Sunday that the deputies established a perimeter and observed Smith until he spotted them and tried to escape.

Police say Jeremy Smith killed New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare Friday morning near Tucumcari. He was taken into cutody Sunday in Albuquerque by Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies.

California Officers Injured in Vehicular Attack

Both officers were wearing their seatbelts. They were treated at a local hospital for what CHP described as “minor to major injuries.”

The California Highway Patrol says a driver intentionally rammed a stopped CHP patrol vehicle Wednesday afternoon and injured two officers.

New York City Dog Museum Features Photo Exhibit of NYPD K-9s

“The Dogs That Serve” tells the story of the NYPD Transit Bureau K9 Unit through the lens of photographer Margaret Foxmoore. The exhibit includes articles written by the unit's founding officers and those who currently serve.

Many of the photos in 'The Dogs That Serve” exhibit focus on the bond between the K-9s and their human handlers.

New Mexico State Police Officer Shot, Killed Near Tucumcari

Local officials say Officer Justin Hare was killed around 5:30 a.m. while conducting a welfare check on a vehicle pulled over onto the shoulder of the interstate.

Officer Justin Hare of the New Mexico State Police was shot and killed Friday March 15, 2024.

Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team Adds Skydio X10 Drone

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has started incorporating the Skydio X10 as its primary operational drone. The X10 is an AI-enabled drone with enhanced capabilities, including full or partial autonomous flight.

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team now uses the Skydio X10 drone.

High-Speed California Pursuit Ends when Suspects Crashes into Porta-Potty

West Valley CHP reported on X that officers pursued a BMW at speeds topping 115 mph using both patrol vehicles and a helicopter before the crash.

California Highway Patrol officers pursued this BMW into the mountain roads near Malibu this week. The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a porta-potty.

Fired Arkansas Deputy Charged with Murder

Washington County Sheriff Jay Cantrell reportedly asked the state police to investigate the shooting and the former deputy was arrested after a special prosecutor assigned to the case charged him with murder and assault.

Former Washington County (Arkansas) Sheriff's deputy Stevon Grindstaff has been charged with murder over an on-duty shooting.

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