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Check out this video testimony from Nevada County Sheriff’s Office showing how their new Lenco BearCat G3 and switching from an MRAP has strengthened their agency’s capabilities. The BearCat, acquired in June 2024, is built to protect deputies, enhance rescue operations, support critical decision-making, and safely manage high-risk situations. It has already been used on missions including a high-risk warrant and shooting incidents. Compared to the MRAP, the BearCat is lighter, more agile, and off-road capable, offers improved visibility, and requires only a standard driver’s license, allowing deputies to deploy it quickly when every second counts. “It’s actually just that much more versatile.” – Sergeant Stanio of Nevada County SO Training is a key part of their approach. The Special Enforcement Detail team ensures all deputies are familiar with the vehicle’s features for optimal performance in the field. We’re proud to see agencies like Nevada County leverage the BearCat to keep their communities safe. Read more on the Lenco Latest: https://lnkd.in/e6afMJKq. #BearCat #Testimonial #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #LencoArmoredVehicles

We hosted our first webinar last Monday. Richard Antcliff, who spent 30 years in local government including as Public Protection Manager at Harrow Council, joined us to walk through how they built their fly-tipping enforcement programme from the ground up. Three things that stayed with me: FPN amount does not determine payment rate. Process does. Research compared payment rates across councils at different fine levels and found almost no variance between £200 and £1,000. Hotspot intelligence changes everything. Harrow's top six locations drove most of their repeat activity. All six needed a targeted response, not a general one. CCTVs alone do not work translate into outcomes. The footage is only useful if it reaches the right officer in time to act on it. Councils that get long-term results use a full stack approach combining enforcement, investigation and communication. The full replay is now available, link is in the comments. Vizzia Vizzia UK Elias Karam Divyansh T. #localgovernment #flytipping #publicsafety #enforcement

Calgary continues to grow and transform at a rapid pace, and conversations about how we live, how we govern, and how we build our city are essential- especially among young people. Today, I watched a CityNews report by Rayn Rashid titled "Calgary mayor pitches return of downtown police station," where he interviewed both the mayor and local citizens to gather their perspectives on the importance of having a police station downtown. Calgary is currently engaged in a fundamental conversation about the future of its urban core. Mayor Jeromy Farkas and the City Council have proposed exploring the establishment of a permanent downtown police station. If it moves forward in the Executive Committee, the proposal will head to Council on May 26 and will include a comprehensive analysis of location, costs, and public-private partnership models. What stands out to me most is the approach. This initiative brings together key players, including the Calgary Police Service, the Government of Alberta, and the business sector. This last point is crucial: in the report, local business owners shared the challenges they face due to the perceived lack of increased security around their establishments. Because of this, the proposal is about more than just surveillance; it is about protecting our city’s economic engine and ensuring that those who invest and work downtown can do so in a peaceful, prosperous environment. It is a way of viewing safety as a system interconnected with urban life and public trust. Through my studies in International Relations and sustainability, I have learned that urban centers concentrate key drivers of development. In approximately one square kilometer, downtown Calgary houses over 42 million square feet of office space and a constant flow of people. Spaces like this require solutions that integrate planning, infrastructure, and social well-being. As Mayor Farkas highlighted during the interview, this is an opportunity to understand how we can address not only crime but also its root causes. In my opinion, this is a great moment to reflect on how we can support this initiative through our roles as citizens, working collaboratively to build a safe and prosperous city for everyone.

Are the race realities of #restorativejustice and #secondchances studied in graduate programs geared at the practice? Do they look critically at who is required to actually be restored? Why is #contritition, #rehabilitation and #retribution the trifecta of men and women of color in this country?

Proven results lead to stronger solutions. After achieving a 95.1% reduction in speeding in school zones, Smyth County Sheriff's Office is expanding its safety program by adding Vehicle Based Enforcement (VBE) for work zones. See how success is driving the next step in safety. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/egUne_a9

Online Gun Ad From RCMP helps in Toronto arrest of Ghost Gun Manufacturer The Toronto Police Service’s Project Cluster is a clear demonstration of how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can directly enable real-world law enforcement outcomes. In this case, the investigation began not with a traditional tip or surveillance operation, but with something far more accessible: an online advertisement. Forwarded by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Gendarmerie royale du Canada , the ad triggered a deeper inquiry that ultimately led to the arrest of an individual operating a sophisticated 3D-printed firearms setup. Authorities reportedly uncovered not only multiple privately manufactured firearms, but also 3D printers, digital files, and components, linking the suspect to prior gun discharges. What began as a single online data point evolved into a case connecting digital activity to physical weapons and community safety risks. Project Cluster highlights a shift policing: the online environment it is often the starting point. Increasingly, investigations into illicit firearms, particularly “ghost guns” and 3D-printed weapons, originate from digital breadcrumbs such as ads, marketplace listings, forum posts, and shared files. These signals, when identified and analyzed effectively, can expose entire production networks that exist largely outside traditional regulatory frameworks. This pattern is not unique to #Toronto. Across North America, multiple cases reinforce the growing value of #OSINT in uncovering decentralized firearm manufacturing operations. In the United States, several high-profile investigations have revealed individuals running home-based 3D-printing gun workshops after being identified through online activity. In New York, for example, authorities seized dozens—sometimes over a hundred—privately manufactured firearms along with printers and parts. These cases were frequently tied to online ecosystems where blueprints, instructions, and even sales were facilitated, often through mainstream platforms or niche digital communities. While not all cases begin with a clearly defined “advertisement” like Project Cluster, they share a common thread: online discovery leads to offline enforcement. Social media groups, encrypted messaging platforms, and file-sharing sites have become hubs where individuals exchange designs and knowledge. In some instances, investigators have traced suspects through posts offering parts or services, or through digital footprints left while participating in these communities. What might appear as fragmented or low-level online activity can, when aggregated, reveal a much larger and more organized operation. Research supports this trend. Over the past decade, hundreds of cases across North America have involved 3D-printed or privately manufactured firearms, with a significant portion linked to online distribution channels—whether through direct sales, shared files, or promotional content. The accessibility of these tools means that individuals can move from interest to production rapidly, often leaving detectable signals along the way. OSINT provides the means to capture those signals early. The takeaway from Project Cluster and similar investigations is that online intelligence is not just supplementary—it is actionable. A single ad, post, or file can serve as the entry point into a broader network of illicit activity. When law enforcement agencies invest in the ability to identify, monitor, and analyze online indicators, they significantly increase their chances of disrupting operations before they escalate. Ultimately, Project Cluster underscores a broader reality: the path from keyboard to crime scene is shorter than ever. By treating online spaces as critical intelligence environments, agencies can bridge that gap,turning digital clues into arrests, seizures, and safer communities. #Toronto #OSINT #TPS #guns #lawenforcement #violence #ghostguns. https://lnkd.in/e5ie4q8j

Tasers have been used by Australian police for more than a decade, but unlike places like the UK and New Zealand, there's no requirement to publicly report how often, to what severity, or who they're used against. Dr Emma Ryan, a researcher and lecturer in criminology at Deakin University, says this lack of transparency weakens public oversight and makes it harder to assess whether these weapons are being used appropriately and equitably. She was recently featured as expert commentator in on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s Four Corners program, discussing the potential 'mission creep' of these weapons being incorrectly used as a tool for intimidation. Learn more about Dr Ryan's work and watch the Four Corners episode: https://lnkd.in/gkycNtF6

Real impact starts with the right infrastructure. In West Alabama, multiple agencies are now working side by side, under one roof, through the Intercept Task Force. Northport PD. Tuscaloosa PD. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. U of A PD. All aligned. Equipped. Focused on one mission: protecting children. This isn’t just collaboration, it’s capacity. By expanding resources, bringing together expertise, and building space for scalable investigations, this task force is positioned to move cases forward faster and more effectively. And this is where you come in. Operation Light Shine helps make environments like this possible, where law enforcement has what they need to take action. This isn’t just for West Alabama. It’s a model for what can be built across the country. Step into the mission. Be part of protecting children. #OperationLightShine #InterceptTaskForce #ProtectTheVulnerable

Riverside County is putting the CRYPTIC 1911 DS through full-scale duty evaluation. We are proud to have the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office leading this effort under Sheriff Chad Bianco. This is real-world testing. Thousands of rounds. Three pistols. Run through scenarios that reflect what deputies actually face in the field. This is not theory. This is duty. At Syndicus USA, we don’t build for the range. We build for the moment when everything is on the line. This platform was engineered with one purpose: performance when it matters most—so deputies and officers go home. Every decision behind the CRYPTIC 1911 DS is backed by: • 15+ years of real-world law enforcement experience • 10 years in weapons manufacturing • 25+ years behind a trigger That standard is non-negotiable. In this clip, you’ll see a minor malfunction. It was immediately cleared with a tap-rack, and the shooter was back in the fight. That is reality. That is training. That is why we show everything. Full transparency matters. When something happens, we identify it, refine it, and push forward—fast. Testing over the past several weeks has been strong, and we’re grateful to the Riverside County Range Staff and leadership for their professionalism, time, and commitment to doing this the right way. We’ll continue to raise the standard and share updates as the evaluation progresses. Service Born. Duty Tested. #DutyReady #LawEnforcementTested #TransparencyInDefense #BuiltForTheFight #SyndicusUSA

Michael Baker International is providing pre-scoping services to increase safety and public space in the Grand Army Plaza area in Brooklyn, New York, including design proposals and traffic analysis necessary for consideration of three alternatives: build-out of the existing configuration, Flatbush reroute, and plaza reconnection. Read more about this important project in the NY Times: https://lnkd.in/etvmEJJC