The celebration of July 4th has led to an alarming number of deaths and injuries in fires and explosions in Missouri that investigations show appear to be related to fireworks. DFS is currently investigating five fires in which fireworks are suspected and in which three people have died. There have [...]
Agencies are using artificial intelligence to fix dispatch staffing, speed up response and break down language barriers — but ethical landmines remain By Police1 Special Contributors for Police1.com Key takeaways AI improves 911 response times and dispatcher efficiency: Artificial intelligence in emergency dispatching helps prioritize 911 calls, reduce dispatcher burnout and streamline [...]
ByMichael Prasad for Homeland Security Today. US | Photo Source: Canva and U.S. Coast Guard) While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC). This includes U.S. [...]
Part 1 of 3 A seasoned lieutenant dedicated to making sure that all officers “live long enough to enjoy a happy retirement with all major body parts still attached and functional” shared fundamental officer survival steps he urges everyone to repeatedly review and always follow. We’ll start with the [...]
PHOTO: Police tape blocks off the home of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Brooklyn Park, Minn. George Walker IV/AP With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security By Donald J. [...]
September conference to build resilience among first responders has been expanded to 3 days with seminars on stress, traumatic events, health and wellness, and more Following the success of last year’s initial Missouri First Responders Health & Wellness Conference, this year’s conference has been expanded from two days to [...]
(Photo: Open source image of Chicago Emergency Operations Center via chicago.gov)Photo: Open source image of Chicago Emergency Operations Center via chicago.gov By Thomas C. Sivak for Homeland Security Today.US Reflecting back to 2020, as cities across the nation grappled with waves of civil unrest, I was charged to lead [...]
Because traffic stops have multiple phases, there are several considerations around police traffic stop procedures By Tyson Kilbey for Police1.com One of law enforcement’s most highly analyzed and tactically debated activities is the traffic stop. One reason for this could be that although there are millions of traffic stops [...]
Rochester PD’s simple feedback tool became a catalyst for transparency, accountability and trust among officers and leadership By Chief Michael A. Assad Jr., MSCJ for Police1.com In the realm of law enforcement, effective communication is vital — not only between officers and the community but also within the department [...]
By Lt. Tyler Harris, Hilliard (OH) Police Department for calibrepress.com A few years back, I found myself putting together a small presentation for my old high school. One of the coaches, an old friend of mine, asked if I would come in and talk with the outgoing senior football [...]
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