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Georgia officials urge public: use 911 for emergencies only

The Georgia Emergency Communications Authority is using 911 Education Month to remind the public that the emergency line is strictly for situations requiring immediate assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services.

Video: Would-be art thief caught after Ariz. PD drone spots him hiding on roof

Scottsdale, Ariz., police used a drone to find a man hiding on the roof of the American Fine Art Gallery after a burglary. They arrested Harpreet Singh for attempted burglary of valuable paintings and burglary tools. Singh, who has a prior felony conviction, was later extradited to California for additional charges after violating pretrial conditions.

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Sirens off, jokes on: Law enforcement agencies roll out their best April Fools’ pranks

4.1.25 – PoliceOne From a new roller skate unit to “free” helicopter rides to jail, law enforcement used satire to connect with their communities April Fools’ Day gave police departments across the country a chance to swap sirens for sarcasm — and they delivered. From...

How Thermal-Based AI Enhances Perimeter Security

Advances in thermal imaging combined with AI have revolutionized perimeter security, providing accurate and dependable threat detection over vast distances and in all conditions.

Tariffs and Their Effect: Everything Integrators Need to Know

Adobe Stock image by Rainister 4.3.25 - SSI - Security and commercial AV integrators, along with ...

Z-Wave is remaking itself to find a new place in your smart home

Now an open-source protocol and with a new long-range technology, the path forward for Z-Wave looks clearer, with a little help from Matter.

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