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Axon’s First Draft program uses AI to generate a draft report narrative using body camera audio, helping officers save about 23 minutes per police report
Niagara Falls city council asked to approve mayor’s request for cameras and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software.
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said

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The initiative will create a targeted block-by-block police presence in strategic areas
Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in a verdict read Tuesday afternoon
The new law allows city councils and county commissioners to amend or rescind emergency orders by local health boards and health officers
The new law allows public safety workers who reach 20 years of service within the next two years to retire with a pension, regardless of their age
The city council voted to develop recommendations for a traffic division that would be separate from police
The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
With closing arguments set to begin Monday, police departments in cities nationwide are preparing for possible unrest
Detroit’s neighborhood police officer program is now eight years old and is growing, officials said
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to promote public safety and show support for law enforcement