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More than 5,000 crimes—including 16 arsons, 50 homicides, and 298 auto thefts—were plotted to Disney World.
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The new Origin modular vest platform allows operators to quickly configure the platform from a low-vis concealment vest, up to a full coverage tactical vest and several iterations in between. SWAT team commanders, now have the ability to provide their team members with one, base platform that can be employed in wide variety of different configurations.
Read More →Earlier this month, dramatic body-camera footage was released showing officers in California pulling a woman and her two children from raging floodwaters that suddenly swept them from their vehicle. This event should serve as a clarion call for agencies to provide swift-water rescue to officers.
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The car had traveled off the roadway and crashed in the lake when the retired officer, who is also a local resident, happened to be passing by, fire officials said.
Read More →The NYPD is providing five additional call operators per tour to help handle the volume of calls. Once a call is received, instead of inputting the incident into a computer, the calls are made to dispatch officers.
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Sanford, ME, Police Chief Chief Craig Andersen’s decentralized command structure emphasizes the delivery of “excellent law enforcement service.”
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Niles, IL, Police Chief Luis Tigera has hired a social worker to help his officers handle the emotional challenges of law enforcement duty.
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Lt. Heather Glogolich teaches officers how to be the best they can be.
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Chief Phillip Lukens of the Alliance Police Department is using a major grant to provide his city with crime-fighting and traffic-control technology. He is also big on community relations, rewarding kids with coupons for treats at local businesses.
Read More →Officers are still unable to use their car computers to conduct background checks. Instead, the officers must use encrypted radio to contact state police or highway patrol for further information.
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