A police advocacy group, the N.C. Police Benevolent Association, opposes the proposed policy, saying it should include a way for officers to bypass the written requirement if it is not safe or practical. The group would continue to oppose the practice, which isn't backed by law, said PBA President John Midgette.
Read More →Two senators and a state representative from Illinois have introduced a bill that aims to increase awareness of Move Over laws and encourage police fleets to install safety technology to further promote officer safety along the side of the road.
Read More →BodyWorn by Utility Inc. has announced the unveiling of Active Shooter Response Technology (ASRT). The company says when it's installed in schools, businesses, stores, and other locations, ASRT provides real-time detection and location reporting of gunshots to reduce response time to active shooter events.
Read More →Professionally guided trainings are done remotely via XPL's NeuroPod PRO delivery platform and measurable results can be achieved in just two hours per week. XPL services include a comprehensive Performance Capabilities Assessment (like a "combine for the mind"), individualized mental training protocols using the company's proprietary Quantitative Neuro-Physical Conditioning (QNCP), and mental wellness progress measurements.
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Investigators with the Toronto Police Department are looking into an incident in which a suspect—handcuffed and seated in the back of a patrol car—was able to draw a firearm.
Read More →An officer with the Prince George's County (MD) Police Department has been sentenced to six months behind bars for punching a man who was handcuffed in the back of a squad car.
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The Panasonic Toughbook 55 is the newest addition to the Toughbook family. This 14-inch semi-rugged laptop features a modular design and up to 40 hours of battery life with its optional second battery.
Read More →At the IACP conference, Nuance Communications Inc., a leading provider of conversational AI, will demonstrate Dragon Law Enforcement, its speech recognition solution tailored for the public safety sector.
Read More →Gamber-Johnson has expanded its product line-up for the 2020+ Ford Police Interceptor Utility to include a new low-profile version of the company's standard center console.
Read More →The chief of the Dothan (AL) Police Department says he will increase the number of officers on patrol on Halloween in an effort to increase the safety of kids out on the streets for trick-or-treating.
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