NYPD Plans to Use Drones to Drop Floats to Drowning Swimmers at City Beaches

“We’re gonna deploy these drones on the beach, the pilots will be flying up and down the beach keeping beachgoers and swimmers safe,” Deputy Commissioner for Operations Kaz Daughtry said.

Austin Police Shortage Leaves Section of City Without Patrol Officers

Austin Police Association President Michael Bullock tweeted Saturday that an entire sector in East Austin went two hours without a patrol officer assigned to the sector.

Some Denver Officials Want to Allow Non-Citizens to Serve as Police

Denver’s city charter requires anyone applying to become a police officer or firefighter to be a U.S. citizen. Denver City Council President Jamie Torres, who represents District 3, says that limits the pool of applicants.

San Diego PD Warns Public Not to Wear VR Headsets While Crossing Street

“A video making its rounds online shows our patrol team in Central Division ‘face-to-face’ with the future — a pedestrian donning the latest Apple Vision Pro headset while walking in the street downtown,” police said.

Burnsville Police Radio Reveals Horror of Shooting that Killed 2 Officers

While officers attempted to negotiate, they say the suspect, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, opened fire with a rifle.

Georgia Trooper Fatally Struck at Crash Site

Trooper First Class Chase Redner was struck on I-75 North in Clayton County, the Georgia Department of Public Safety said. He was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died.

DHS to Boost K-9 Presence at Border

6 States Eye Increased Prison Terms, Fines for Harming Police K-9s

Advocates assert the cost of police dogs, their vital role in public protection, and their bond with officers support the need for stricter penalties.

K-9 Bite Incident Proceeds to Trial

U.S. District Judge orders trial in lawsuit against Pierce County Sheriff’s Department K-9 handler.

K-9 Finds Meth Hidden in Dog Treat Boxes

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reports police dog sniffed out 10 pounds of methamphetamine during traffic stop.