Imagine sitting at your desk, exhausted after a long day of patrolling. You've just dealt with a minor incident, nothing too serious. Now, you have to write a report. But what if an AI could do that for you? That's the idea behind tools like Axon's Draft One. This AI can turn bodycam audio into a report in just seconds. It's being tested by cops in places like Fort C...
As more and more states legalize marijuana for adult use, the tasks of state and local police are shifting. We took a look at how different states and local areas handle the enforcement of cannabis and alcohol laws, both where weed is legal and where it isn't. In states where marijuana is legal, cops have to focus more on keeping it out of the hands of minors and ma...
On November 13, 2024, a court document in Texas revealed that a Houston-based crime group has been accused of stealing vehicles worth over $5 million from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). They're suspected of targeting parking lots not only at DFW but also at several other airports across the country, including those in Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ut...
One sunny morning at Dallas Love Field, travelers awaited Southwest Airlines Flight 2494, ready for takeoff to Indianapolis. But fate had a different plan. Just as the plane began its move, an unexpected bang echoed through the cabin. It wasn't mechanical trouble; it was a bullet, striking the Boeing 737-800 near the cockpit. Luckily, no one was harmed, but the fligh...
You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to make your phone even more secure. Here's what happens. If your iPhon...
In Coeur d'Alene, crime rates have dropped so much that even the police chief is surprised. "I'm shocked at how low it is, " said Lee White, the city's police chief. From January to September this year, major crimes like burglary and theft have decreased by 13% compared to last year. If we look back to 2015, these crimes have dropped by a whopping 63%. Other offenses...
You might know that law enforcement recruits go through tough fitness tests. Two of these tests are the overhead squat and shoulder taps. The overhead squat checks out how well your body moves, especially your legs and back. Shoulder taps, where you tap your shoulders while in a push-up position, look at how stable your shoulders, trunk, and hips are. A study was don...
It's been a tense day in Navajo County, Arizona. Reports of bomb threats have been swirling around, causing concern but no real danger. Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, was quick to reassure everyone. "These are just rumors, folks, " he said during a news conference. He added that both state and federal law enforcement are on the case. Fontes believes th...
Lately, Texas has been keeping a close eye on a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua, and for good reason. This gang, which started out in South American prisons, has grown into a global threat known for its brutal violence, extortion, and human trafficking. While it's tough to say just how many members are in Texas, the gang has a massive following in Venezuela and...
In the days leading up to Election Day, several ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in these incidents, which authorities believe are connected. The fires follow a similar event earlier this month in Vancouver. Election officials are working to ensure voters that their ballots will be count...