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Oregon DMV Pauses Issuing Undercover Plates for Federal Law Enforcement

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles halted issuance of undercover license plates for federal law enforcement agencies, citing potential...

Maryland Governor Signs Bills Banning Masks for Law Enforcement, Adding Charging Limits for Minors

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation banning masks for law enforcement officers while on duty, eliminating previous ambiguity in...

Baltimore Police Release Body-Worn Camera Footage of Fatal Shooting After Gunfire Exchange

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Baltimore Police Department released body-worn camera footage showing officers fatally shooting a man who opened fire on them...

Updated 911 Guidance Aims to Improve International Emergency Calls Ahead of 2026 World Cup

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• National Emergency Number Association released updated guidance for 911 centers to better handle calls from international mobile phones ahead...

Taos County Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed in Collision During Suspect SearchBy MES Dispatch staff

The Briefing• A Taos County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was killed in a vehicle collision late Friday while searching for a reckless driver in northern...

Indiana Deputy Shot by Suspect After Helping Him to HospitalBy MES Dispatch staff

The Briefing• A LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy was shot multiple times inside a Michigan City hospital after picking up a man he believed needed...

Armed Suspect Killed, Two Bystanders Dead After Las Vegas Grocery Store Shooting

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• Two bystanders were killed and others wounded during a mass-shooting incident inside a Las Vegas grocery store, police said.•...

Austin Officials Say License Plate Reader System Could Have Aided Shooting Manhunt

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• Austin city leaders said an automated license plate reader (ALPR) system could have helped police locate suspects more quickly...

Tampa Police Update Pursuit Policy, Restrict State Patrol Radio Use

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Tampa Police Department revised its vehicle pursuit policy to bar officers from asking other agencies to start pursuits...

Mass. State Police Academy Pauses New Recruit Classes Amid Ongoing Reforms

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Massachusetts State Police Training Academy has postponed the start of its next recruit class while implementing safety and...

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