Beginning this summer, the Everett Police Department plans to deploy drones for use as initial respondents during emergencies. The initiative will be the second of its type within the state, following the example set by the Redmond Police Department. “Law enforcement needs to stay current as technology keeps advancing,” stated Captain Robert Goetz from the…
TEXARKANA, Texas — ( KTAL/KMSS — Ten cameras connected to a system designed to automatically read the license plates of vehicles driving past are installed across different streets in Texarkana, Texas. These cameras have remained largely undetected ever since their installation almost two years ago. However, new details are emerging regarding precisely how law enforcement…
A fallen Greensboro officer’s name now sits among a solemn brotherhood and sisterhood. Officer Michael Horan’s name is now engraved on the National Memorial for Law Enforcement Officers. Work started on Monday, April 14. As you know, Horan died a few months ago when police say someone shot and killed him after an altercation at…
WASHINGTON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) – Drones are becoming a very useful and versatile tool used by many law enforcement agencies. FOX 12 got an inside look at how the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) uses drones, from navigating long hallways and around corners, to squeezing into tight spots like in cars, and even getting a…
The Brief Chester police are sounding off on the dangers of toy guns like ‘Orbeez’ guns, which can be mistaken for real guns. The city’s mayor and other city leaders are also looking to get ahead of the problem and find possible solutions. CHESTER, Pa. – Parents have probably seen the ‘Orbeez’ toy guns. The…
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new government measures to boost confidence in policing. Calls for a change to police vetting procedures began after an independent report into the murder of Sarah Everard by police officer Wayne Couzens in 2021. The new measures, that make passing background…
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Colorado Department of Transportation honored 64 employees who have died in the line of duty, including Trent Umberger and Nathan Jones, for Remembrance Day on Tuesday. Their names have now been added to the memorial rock outside of CDOT’s office. ”Our maintenance crews work every day to keep Colorado safely moving….
Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty notified town officials on Tuesday night her intention to retire at the end of her current contract, according to authorities. Canton Select Board Chair Michael Loughran says Rafferty’s contract ends on June 30. Rafferty served as chief since June 2022, joining the Canton Police Department in 1989, where she was…
Boston police identified a suspect Tuesday morning in connection with the death of a family member and an attempted armed carjacking in Allston on Monday night. Officers responded to 82 Glenville Ave., one block from Commonwealth Avenue, around 7:48 p.m. Monday after receiving a report of a disturbance, police said. Arriving officers found a victim,…
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — An American Legion in Norfolk was a victim of vandalism Saturday, as workers came in and found the front glass shattered. Police are now looking for the suspect. Officials with the American Legion said they have at least six surveillance cameras around the building, noting they could see the suspect coming…