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Drone footage shows the man raising a handgun and firing multiple shots at a responding Phoenix PD helicopter before officers returned fire on the ground
The Tulare County deputy was responding to fellow deputies’ call for help after reports of gunfire erupted at the scene
With rising antisemitism, targeted violence and political polarization, police leaders are aligning across borders to strengthen democratic policing and protect vulnerable communities
The bipartisan bill aims to allow police agencies to add new technology, including drones, Grapplers and police bumper systems
Former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran was convicted of manslaughter after throwing a cooler that caused the 2023 death of Eric Duprey
The June 2025 blaze caused around $800,000 in damage to cruisers and other police vehicles
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Retired Assistant Sheriff Sasha Larkin shares her journey through law enforcement at LVMPD, her strategies for successful retirement planning and how she transitioned to a leadership role at FIFA
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There are things you do as a cop to make up for missing the holidays. Sneaking home in the middle of the night to put presents under the tree is one of them
From adjusting to new routines to supporting individual hobbies, retired LE couples can thrive and find joy in this new phase of life
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