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Montreal’s police service has bought four license‑plate cameras, using technology similar to that of private firm Flock. The move expands the department’s surveillance tools amid ongoing discussions about privacy and data handling.
Irving police arrested an unidentified male suspect after a reported kidnapping attempt on a woman at Shady Grove Trail Park on September 19, 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Harris County Precinct 7 deputies arrested a suspect after a 120‑mph stolen‑car chase through southwest Houston on September 19, 2026, following a stolen‑vehicle report.
Montreal’s police department has added four license‑plate reading cameras, using technology similar to that of the controversial firm Flock, to aid vehicle identification in investigations.
A 16-year-old was shot in both legs on September 18 in Philadelphia's Ogontz neighborhood and is in critical condition, prompting a police investigation.
NYPD released a suspect photo after a woman and a 19‑year‑old were shot near the New York Carnival Parade on Labor Day, urging the public to assist in the ongoing investigation.
After four armed robberies on the east side of Central Park on September 17, the NYPD increased patrols the next day to deter further incidents and reassure the public.
Cheltenham police will install AI‑enabled surveillance cameras at a construction site and are reviewing the technology for possible expansion across the borough, amid broader debates on AI video monitoring.
Police have ruled the death of a woman found on a Highbridge Park trail a homicide, following an investigation that identified a puncture wound as the cause. The case remains under active investigation.
Police arrested a 36-year‑old man on Spencer Avenue after finding a handgun and a candy‑like illegal drug, turning both over to the Cape May Prosecutor’s Office for further action.
Police Chief Marc Yamada resigned in September 2026 after an investigation found unauthorized golf-related absences and other misconduct, leading Montgomery County Council to accept his resignation and oversee a leadership transition.
On September 19, 2026, an 8- to 10-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle on Southwest 27th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and was taken to a hospital by fire rescue crews. Police are investigating the incident.
An FDLE agent shot and killed an unidentified man after the man struck the agent’s vehicle window at an intersection in southwest Miami‑Dade on September 17, 2026. A cellphone video shows the confrontation, and deputies responded to a related shooting call as investigators examined the incident.
A woman was mauled by four dogs near NW 145th Street and 11 Court on September 17, and a deputy fired his weapon to stop the attack. The incident, captured on a security camera, is under investigation by the Miami‑Dade sheriff’s office.
Montreal police partially closed the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge in both directions around 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while establishing a safety perimeter for an ongoing operation.
Toronto police seized two dogs on September 12 after a resident reported an animal attack near an off‑leash area at Avenue Road and Roxborough Street, following an incident that occurred two days earlier.
Toronto Police Service is conducting a public search for a 78‑year‑old man who vanished after kayaking on the Humber River more than a week ago, with no sign of him as of September 18, 2026.
Montreal police added four new licence‑plate‑reading cameras on 18 September, expanding their ALPR program amid ongoing privacy debates.
Montreal police have been ordered to stop using the hog‑tie restraint after a Quebec coroner determined it likely contributed to a man's death, prompting a shift to alternative control techniques.
Montreal police have bought four license‑plate cameras similar to Flock’s system, adding to a citywide debate over vehicle‑tracking surveillance. The new equipment expands the SPVM’s monitoring capabilities while raising privacy questions.
