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CHICAGO -- Motorola Solutions announced the release of CommandCentral RMS, a cloud-native records and case management platform designed to consolidate investigative data and accelerate case processing for law enforcement agencies. The system is built to centralize records, evidence, and reporting tools into a single interface, allowing officers and investigators to manage cases more efficiently from initial call intake through investigation.

Only a fraction of Washington law enforcement officers have completed de-escalation and mental health training mandated by state law and intended to reduce the use of force and improve public interactions with police, according to a state performance audit. The requirements were required by a sweeping citizens initiative, I-940, which took effect in 2018 and overhauled accountability requirements for the state's 11,000 sworn police officers.

“Stop! Stop running!” McLaughlin screamed after her. When the suspect was finally stopped by a passerby, the cop handcuffed her, telling her she’s “being detained.” The stolen purse was recovered and Felicia Field, already on lifetime parole for killing a livery cab driver during a botched robbery when she was a teen, was arrested for grand larceny and false personation. Field, 44, was released from prison just last year after serving a 24-year sentence for the April 29, 2000, slaying.

NEW YORK -- Actor and public safety advocate Jeremy Renner has partnered with RapidSOS as an investor and advocate, supporting the company’s work to enhance emergency response systems and provide first responders with real-time operational intelligence. The announcement highlights a collaboration focused on improving how critical data is delivered to 911 telecommunicators and field personnel during emergencies.

Investigators have released body cam and surveillance footage of a New Jersey State Police detective shooting a man in Camden County last year.

COLCHESTER, CT—A Colchester police dog helped track down a driver who fled a crash on Friday, according to police. The Colchester Police Department said officers were called to a one-vehicle crash into a stone wall on Scott Hill Road around 10:10 p.m. Friday. At the scene, police said the truck was empty and the driver was “nowhere to be found.” Officer Dominic Sullivan used K-9 Dutch to track down the operator, who was found hiding in the woods about 100 yards away, according to police.

SAPI ballistic protection on a 50th percentile man and woman. The dark blue area is the area of ballistic exposure. The design and provision of female‑fit body armor has become an increasingly critical issue across defense, policing, and security sectors. Extensive academic and industry research now confirms that existing armor systems — large‑ ly based on male body shapes — are failing to adequately protect women.

A California city approved a housing amendment last week that grants police personnel priority access to a portion of subsidized workforce apartments following a narrow vote. The measure passed 6–5 Tuesday amid opposition from several council members who argued the plan unfairly elevates police officers over other city workers struggling with housing costs, the San Jose Spotlight reports.

By Lt. Mike Dice, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (Florida), ASP Trainer since 2015 Survival isn't just a skill, it's a mindset — especially in law enforcement. Officers are trained to operate in high-risk environments, often with little warning. While very few citizens will ever encounter the risks and situations that we face on the job, many of the principles that keep us safe in uniform can be applied to civilian life.

JOHNSTOWN, PA—One bicycle at a time, the Johnstown Police Department is giving area children the chance to experience the joy of cycling. Chas Cypher, Johnstown police patrolman, community engagement officer and school resource officer, has spearheaded the program for five years. "It started off when I was a resource officer for the Greater Johnstown School District and kids were walking to school and it was taking them an hour, so I would ask them if they have a bike and they'd say no," he said.