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NewsJanuary 12, 2024

California Agencies Want Legislation to Reduce Court Time for Officers

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner has long thought it was odd that community service officers are allowed to interview witnesses to crimes, but state law prohibits them from testifying about what they were told.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2024

Pryme Launches Expanded Push-to-Talk Accessory Line for Radios and Cellular Devices

“Pryme’s product development is fueled by emerging customer needs, ensuring our offerings consistently outpace the evolving demands of the market,” said Dave George, president and chief technologist of Pryme Radio

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NewsNovember 27, 2023

Pennsylvania Woman Gets Decades in Prison for DUI Crash That Killed Troopers

A toxicologist testified Webb had a blood alcohol content of .211, which is nearly three times the legal limit to drive, and had marijuana in her system at the time of the crash.

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NewsOctober 11, 2023

Massachusetts Police Chiefs Oppose New State Gun Bill

“Our strict Massachusetts gun laws work,” Mark Leahy, retired police chief in Northborough and executive director of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, said. “The registration of firearms will not reduce gun violence.”

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NewsSeptember 25, 2023

FL Sheriff Asks State Wildlife Agency for Help with Bears

"Bear management is not my day job," Sheriff A.J. "Tony" Smith said in a Facebook video. "Something needs to be done. I'm not a bear biologist..."

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ArticlesJuly 21, 2023

Vector Solutions Offers Free Online Guide to Legislation Affecting Police

The legislative guide focuses on law enforcement concerns such as use of force, training requirements, criminal justice reform initiatives, data transparency, and more.

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NewsJuly 12, 2023

Guest Editorial: FirstNet Is Delivering for Public Safety

As FirstNet continues to evolve, the legislative and regulatory oversight required by federal law has continued. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent renewal of FirstNet’s Band 14 spectrum license is a milestone.

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NewsJune 26, 2023

MI Town Council Votes on Law to Restrict Traffic Stops

If the law is approved, officers would be prohibited from stopping or detaining anyone for offenses such as a cracked windshield, loud exhaust, tinted windows, an object hanging from a rearview mirror, a broken tail light or issues with registration.

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NewsMay 30, 2023

NY Legislators to Vote on Lifetime Pensions for Children of Slain NYPD Officer

Under the law, the children of single-parent officers killed in the line of duty are not entitled to lifetime pensions — a benefit granted to the spouses and parents of NYPD officers.

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NewsMay 3, 2023

FL Legislation Would End Miami-Dade PD, Replace with Sheriff’s Deputies

While Miami's mayor wanted to surrender limited county policing duties to the sheriff, the bill heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature requires Miami-Dade to hand over its entire police department.

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