• NDI Recognition Systems Achieves Silver Certification From UK Home Office NAS Program for Management Server

    NDI Recognition Systems (NDI-RS) announced they are the first company to have received Home Office Certification for Management Server Products. As a Silver Certified partner, NDI Recognition Systems can now offer NAS accredited software and services to each of the UK's 45 territorial police forces and national law enforcement bodies.Invited by the Home Office to test for certification, NDI-RS was able to complete all Bronze and Silver Stage testing requirements to reach approval. The acceptance
  • Video: Insurance Coverage Ending for Deputy Rehabbing from Critical Wounds in 2016 Baton Rouge Ambush

    Video: Insurance Coverage Ending for Deputy Rehabbing from Critical Wounds in 2016 Baton Rouge Ambush
    VIDEO: Insurance Coverage Ending for Deputy Rehabbing from Critical Wounds in 2016 Baton Rouge Ambush"An East Baton Rouge, LA,  deputy shot and nearly killed in the line of duty in 2016 may be forced to leave his rehabilitation center by his insurance company.Nick Tullier, 41, moved his left arm, mostly by himself, 15 times during rehab Wednesday. However, those praying for his full recovery worry about his next step.Last July, a gunman killed three police officers during an ambush in Baton
  • Video: CO Agency Releases Footage of August OIS Involving "Gang Member"

    Video: CO Agency Releases Footage of August OIS Involving "Gang Member"
    VIDEO: CO Agency Releases Footage of August OIS Involving "Gang Member"Nine months after a man who Pueblo Police say was a known gang member was shot and killed by officers during a tense confrontation, the department released body camera footage of the incident showing multiple vantage points.The Pueblo Police Department chose to release the video publicly in light of a criminal justice records request, according to a news release that was distributed on Wednesday morning. The officers involved
  • OR Deputy Responds to Cries of Help from…Parrot

    OR Deputy Responds to Cries of Help from…Parrot
    Screams for help from a Clackamas, OR, house led a UPS driver to call for law enforcement response Monday morning.Deputy Hayden Sanders from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office showed up and approached the house.When he saw the being responsible for the screams, he let out a sigh of relief. Followed by a chuckle.The screamer was a parrot named Diego, OregonLive reports. 
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  • National Academy of Sciences Says These Police Tactics Reduce Crime

    What factors can really help drive down crime? The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine said in a report released Thursday that certain “proactive” policies aimed at preventing crime before it happens—including stop and frisk—show mixed results. Yet it is not enough to simply identify what policies appear to reduce crime, a panel convened by the National Academies cautions in the report. Authorities must also consider the real-world risks of applying t
  • Missouri K-9 Dies from Injuries Suffered in Fall

    Missouri K-9 Dies from Injuries Suffered in Fall
    Normandy, MO, police K-9 Argo died Wednesday from injuries he suffered in a fall while on duty.Normandy Officer Matt Miller and Argo had just finished an accident investigation along Interstate 70 on Sunday when a hail storm moved in. Miller sought shelter inside a parking garage on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus as officers in his department typically do to avoid damage to their cars, said Sgt. Tim Conner, Normandy canine supervisor.Miller believes the storm spooked Argo, and he le
  • Man Convicted of Murder in 2015 Killing of NYPD Officer

    Man Convicted of Murder in 2015 Killing of NYPD Officer
    A 37-year-old man charged in the shooting of the New York City police officer Brian Moore during a routine encounter in Queens Village in 2015 was convicted on Thursday of murder.The 12 jurors, who began reviewing evidence on Wednesday, delivered their verdict against the defendant, Demetrius Blackwell after several hours of deliberations.Though the shooting occurred more than two years ago, on May 2, 2015, it continues to resonate sadly for Officer Moore’s colleagues at the 105th Precinct
  • Congress Honors Officers who Stopped Baseball Practice Shooting

    Congress Honors Officers who Stopped Baseball Practice Shooting
    Embed from Getty ImagesCongress on Thursday honored five officers who “ran toward the threat and stopped it” when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice in June, gravely injuring House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, the Associated Press reports.Gathering in the U.S. Capitol, leaders of the House and Senate paid tribute to the five officers who initially responded to the attack, presenting them with the U.S. Capitol Police Medal of Honor, the agency’s highest ho
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  • NYPD Transit Officers Ordered to Patrol Alone on Subways Despite Officer Safety Concerns

    NYPD Transit Officers Ordered to Patrol Alone on Subways Despite Officer Safety Concerns
    Embed from Getty ImagesThe NYPD has ordered more transit officers to go solo when patrolling the subways — a move transit workers and police union bosses slammed over safety concerns.Chief Joseph Fox, head of the Transit Division, told commanders of the 12 districts across the city to station more solo posts to increase coverage, sources told The New York Daily News. The directive took effect Tuesday at midnight and affects day and evening tours. Transit officers on the midnight tour will
  • Man shot, killed by police officer in northeast Roanoke - Roanoke Times

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    Man shot, killed by police officer in northeast Roanoke
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    A Roanoke police officer shot and killed a man Wednesday night after he allegedly fired a shot first at the officer, police said. The emergency dispatch center aired a call at 10:08 p.m. regarding an armed subject in the 2600 block of Fairfield Drive ...
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  • Police: Brawl outside Chicago school involved students, parents - WTVD-TV

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    Police: Brawl outside Chicago school involved students, parents
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    Chicago police said they responded to a large fight outside a high school that involved as many as 100 students and parents Wednesday afternoon. (WLS). WLS. Thursday, November 09, 2017 07:35AM. CHICAGO, Illinois --. Police in Chicago, Illinois said ...
  • Police struggling with surge in phone calls - BBC News

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    Police struggling with surge in phone calls
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    Police forces in England and Wales are struggling to handle a recent surge in calls from members of the public, the policing watchdog has warned. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary said 999 calls had risen by 10.5% in 2016-17, compared with the previous ...
    Police failing to respond to some crimes because of 'significant stress' caused by budget cuts, report warnsThe Independent
    Britain's police budgets to lose £700m by 2020,
  • Chicago Police Skirt Punishment as Disciplinary System Fails Yet Again - ProPublica

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    Chicago Police Skirt Punishment as Disciplinary System Fails Yet Again
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    Brandon Whitehead was 16 when an off-duty Chicago police officer pulled Brandon and his father over in an aggressive, profanity-laden stop that ended with Brandon's father arrested and the teenager stranded alone on the street after midnight.and more »
  • NJ police discover crash while responding to shots fired - 6abc.com

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    NJ police discover crash while responding to shots fired
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    NJ police discover crash while responding to shots fired. Matt O'Donnnell reports during Action News at 4:30 a.m. on November 9, 2017. (WPVI). WPVI. Thursday, November 09, 2017 05:09AM. EWING TWP., N.J. (WPVI) --. Detectives are trying to sort out the ...
  • Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam - CoinDesk

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    Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam
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    Police in Canada have issued a warning over a bitcoin tax scam after more than 40 York region residents fell victim to fraudsters. According to a report by CBC News, York Regional Police said that victims lost as much as 340,000 Canadian dollars ...and more »
  • Video: Police look for motorcyclists who assaulted, pulled gun during 'flash mob' - KOMO News

    Video: Police look for motorcyclists who assaulted, pulled gun during 'flash mob'
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    Seattle police released these photos of a man they say pulled a gun on a pickup truck driver. cyckles3.JPG · cycles.JPG · cycles2.JPG · VIEW PHOTO GALLERY. 4 photos. AA. SEATTLE -- Months after a motorcycle flash mob took over the streets of Seattle, ...and more »
  • Detroit police ignore commission's requests for lawsuit settlement data - MLive.com

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    Detroit police ignore commission's requests for lawsuit settlement data
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    DETROIT -- The Detroit Police Commission is threatening legal action if the police department continues to withhold lawsuit settlement data from the oversight body. Detroit Police Commissioner Willie Bell says city officials have continually ignored ...
  • Senior police official killed in targeted Quetta attack - Aljazeera.com

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    Senior police official killed in targeted Quetta attack
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    Islamabad, Pakistan - A roadside bomb explosion in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta has killed at least two police personnel, including a senior police officer, authorities say, the latest in a series of attacks on police in the restive ...and more »
  • Threats prompt police to evacuate Lebanon Walmart - Albany Democrat Herald

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    Threats prompt police to evacuate Lebanon Walmart
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    Police evacuated the Lebanon Walmart late Wednesday evening after a suspect sent what officers termed "very serious threats" to several employees. Lebanon Police Chief Frank Stevenson said a male suspect, apparently distraught over a recent break-up ...and more »
  • Terry Crews files police report about alleged groping by Hollywood ... - EW.com

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    Terry Crews files police report about alleged groping by Hollywood ...
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    A month after asserting that he was once groped by a “high level Hollywood executive,” Terry Crews has filed a police report against the alleged assailant.
    Terry Crews Confirms He Filed a Police Report After Making Sexual Assault AllegationsPEOPLE.com
    Actor Terry Crews filed a police report as a crime victim, says LAPD sourceABC News
    Terry Crews reportedly files a police report over sexual assaultFo
  • Pennsylvania Trooper Saves Own Life With Tourniquet

    Pennsylvania Trooper Saves Own Life With Tourniquet
    A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot several times during a traffic stop likely saved his own life by applying a tourniquet to his leg before help arrived, authorities said Wednesday as they released more details of the violent confrontation along a busy highway.Cpl. Seth Kelly, 39, remained hospitalized in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to his neck and shoulder area and to his leg in the close-quarters gunfight. The 13-year veteran was set to undergo another surge
  • Video: LAPD Chief Decries Captain's Accusation of Phony Crime Statistics

    Video: LAPD Chief Decries Captain's Accusation of Phony Crime Statistics
    VIDEO: LAPD Chief Decries Captain's Accusation of Phony Crime StatisticsLos Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck forcefully denied Tuesday that his department had falsified violent crime statistics and dismissed the allegation by a captain that the LAPD misled the public as "not only untrue, but outrageous.""They are not only lies, but they are damn lies," Beck said of the allegations. "If I'm cooking the books, I'm not doing a good job," he said. In 2016, violent crime increased in Los Angeles for
  • Man Charged in Collision That Led to SC Trooper's Death

    Man Charged in Collision That Led to SC Trooper's Death
    The man involved in a traffic collision that resulted in the death of a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper has been charged with a crime by the Greenville County (SC) Sheriff's Office, reports the State.Tuan Quoc Trinh, 33, has been charged with Failure to Maintain Lane, according to multiple reports that said he fell asleep before the collision.Trooper Daniel Keith Rebman Jr. died after his patrol vehicle was struck while he was on duty early in the morning on Oct. 24. Rebman died of blunt f
  • Video: 2 Georgia Officers Shot; 1 in Critical Condition

    Video: 2 Georgia Officers Shot; 1 in Critical Condition
    VIDEO: 2 Georgia Officers Shot; 1 in Critical ConditionWhat began with a reckless driving call Wednesday turned into a shooting that left one Forest Park, GA, police officer in critical condition, another with non-life-threatening injuries, and a suspect dead, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.About 10:45 a.m., the officers responded to the 4700 block of Mitchell Street after learning a motorcyclist was driving recklessly and not wearing a helmet, Forest Park police Maj. Chris Matson said
  • Florida woman tried to set off explosive during traffic stop, police say - Fox News

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    Florida woman tried to set off explosive during traffic stop, police say
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    Charlaya Moore told police she was driving to her boss' house when she was pulled over. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office). Authorities in Jacksonville say a woman was arrested Tuesday night after she tried to ignite an explosive device during a traffic stop.and more »
  • Canadian Officer Killed in Shootout

    Canadian Officer Killed in Shootout
    A Canadian police officer was killed during a shootout at a strip mall in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Monday, reports the Vancouver Sun.The slain officer, identified Tuesday as Const. John Davidson, was a 24-year veteran of the Abbotsford Police Department. "The officer who gave his life today is a hero," said Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich. "He was protecting this community."George MacDonald, fleet manager for a dealership in the Abbotsford Auto Mall across the street, said the fatal shooti
  • 2 metro Atlanta police officers shot; 1 critical - Atlanta Journal Constitution

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    2 metro Atlanta police officers shot; 1 critical
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    A GBI vehicle arrives at the scene of a police-involved shooting Wednesday in Forest Park. Story Highlights; The officers responded to a reckless driving call Wednesday morning. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter Google+ Reddit Email. Share this with your friends!
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  • Aldermen vote 48-1 for new police academy despite Chance the Rapper's speech - Chicago Tribune

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    Aldermen vote 48-1 for new police academy despite Chance the Rapper's speech
    Chicago Tribune
    Chance the Rapper hosts a community concert at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2017. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune). Hal DardickContact ReporterChicago Tribune. Privacy Policy · Chance the Rapper brought his star-powered activism to City ...and more »
  • Carjacking suspect leads police on 120 mph chase from North Hollywood to Palmdale - Los Angeles Times

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    Carjacking suspect leads police on 120 mph chase from North Hollywood to Palmdale
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    A police chase that reached speeds of up to 120 mph ended in bizarre fashion Wednesday, when a suspected carjacker released a fuzzy white dog from a stolen vehicle and then tripped and fell as he attempted to run from officers. The pursuit, which was ...and more »

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