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When processing applicant background investigations, law enforcement agencies may need to adhere to CJIS standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with privacy, security and recordkeeping legal requirements
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
Deputy Robert French rushed to the hotel parking lot after hearing reports of shots fired at the Ramada Inn
Undersheriff Paul Matyas said there were rumors an officer was pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash
Police Union Vice President Joe Gamaldi said police diverted from making high-water rescues to respond
Deputy Jake Shaw reportedly was on a traffic stop that didn’t involve Andy Grimm when he saw the photographer with the tripod and camera and mistook it for a weapon
A Finnish news agency said the country’s more than 7,000 police officers will soon have submachine guns
The Department of Homeland Security formally classified antifa’s activities as “domestic terrorist violence” in 2016, according to a new report
Troopers patrolling in the city of Detroit will be prohibited from engaging in vehicle pursuits resulting from a traffic violation or misdemeanor offense
The defense said Jason Stockley acted “reasonably” in self-defense when he fatally shot Anthony Lamar Smith after a pursuit in 2011
Both officers are in stable condition
The officer was attempting to arrest the man when he began wrestling with the officer
Both officers were conscious, alert and talking, police officials said
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The officers became light headed and nauseous after entering an alleged drug lab
The federal money is set aside for law enforcement and allows departments to buy things like vehicles, training, equipment and computers for patrol cars
The state Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Rick Scott had the power to reassign cases from State Attorney Aramis Ayala
Doctors said chances are slim that Eddie Johnson’s body will reject the kidney, and the odds of rejection are even less because he received a kidney from his son
The Department of Homeland Security issued a confidential warning to law enforcement three days before the deadly Charlottesville rally
The officer, his wife and their child were home at the time of the shooting
The officer shot at an attacking dog, and one of the bullets struck the marshal
The ruling determines that officers are entitled to same immunity under the state’s “stand your ground” law as private citizens
Officer Kenny Duschke yelled at Ricky Ard and tried to hit him with a stun gun before the man charged at the officer with the bat
A top FEMA official warned that the plume of smoke was “incredibly dangerous.” But local officials disputed that
We asked our audience to weigh in on topics like body-worn camera training and policy for the release of video to the public
Lawmakers said the additional training would prepare licensees for active shooter situations at places like colleges and universities
The ruling comes after protesters gathered outside the home of Officer Ryan Pownall, who fatally shot David Jones after a fight over Jones’ gun
Police said the car reached speeds up to 115 mph during the pursuit
The deputy saw the suspect walking stealthily with a rifle pointed at police
Police said Edward J. Holmes III slashed 52 tires on multiple police and fire vehicles
Everett Miller is facing first-degree murder charges for the deaths of Officer Matthew Baxter and Sgt. Sam Howard
