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Read about ‘next-level’ drag racing, police leaders’ heartbroken reactions to a mass shooting, and more from this week’s news
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
The attorneys said the video will factor into whether the family of Maurice Granton Jr. will file a lawsuit
The court is being asked to shield the deputy from being sued by the parents of the teen
Lt. Gene Ryan said staffing levels are dangerously low, imposing risks on officers and citizens alike
There is never a “routine” day in law enforcement, and these videos prove it
A man charged with killing Sgt. Daniel Baker and burning his body now faces federal and state charges that could be punishable by death
Police said an ATF agent was shot several times during an undercover operation in which a suspect was killed
Officer Charles Irvine Jr., 23, had been with the PD since he was 19 years old and became an officer two years ago
Our use-of-force training needs to be considerate of each of these groups if we want to re-establish police and community relationships
Modifying use of force policy by insisting that officers exercise restraint when dealing with objectively threatening and dangerous individuals comes with enormous risk
Patience exerts a powerful and primary influence not just in tactical operations, but in all aspects of policing
It’s unclear if the deputy suffered any injuries
K-9 Choper, who was five years old, served for the Conewango Township Police Department for three years
Officer John Barnes had been in intensive care since being shot while confronting the gunman who killed 10 at Santa Fe High School last month
The measure would have given San Francisco officers more latitude in when they can TASER suspects
If criticism of the 1033 program rises again, LE agencies need to be ready to educate their communities about why cops need military surplus equipment
The Wildwood PD’s internal affairs unit will continue an administrative investigation into the May 26 arrest
Relatives and fellow officers remembered Dickson County Sgt. Daniel Baker as an admired officer and devoted friend
Police said that a core group of about 10 people have been impersonating police across Genesee County, Michigan and fooling first responders since October 2015
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that it had determined Dennis Alexander did not commit a crime when he fired into a ceiling
Lt. Ben Schlosser called Darren Phillips a hero and said he couldn’t thank the veteran enough for helping out
A standoff with a hammer-wielding man ended after Maj. Jimmy Stanford snuck behind the suspect in a grocery aisle and hit him in the back with two cans of beans
Many paid tribute to Officer Anthony Christie, who was killed after his patrol car was struck by a trailer while directing traffic
Hundreds of protesters are demanding answers about a fatal shooting of a man who had run naked onto a highway
Capt. Robert Melton was killed in 2016 while assisting other officers searching for suspects in a drive-by shooting
The officer was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times while fighting off the three terrorists in the 2017 attack
The jury said Gregory Hill, who was found with a gun and was intoxicated at the time of the shooting, was 99 percent responsible for his death
Authorities said SWAT Officer Eugene Ptacek was stabilized but remains in critical condition
Officer Mark Dallas, who confronted a gunman at a high school gym, was honored by having his own day named after him
Steven Wiggins was found by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper not far from where the shooting occurred
It is still unclear why the Tesla sedan veered and struck the police SUV which was totaled, police said
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