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When law enforcement practices become political fodder, both officers and civilians lose
The Super Seer Lazer-Shield protects officers from harmful laser exposure while allowing them to keep their eyes open to maintain situational awareness
‘I held my breath for a moment, but the sound of breathing continued. My heart sank and my stomach tightened.’
When the fire was reported, Sgt. Debbie Burkeen was on duty and responded to the fire
Fire Chief Mike Meyers suspended the operations after community members objected to firefighters and EMTs being dressed in police riot gear
A man shot and killed after a traffic stop had barricaded himself inside a car with a gas can and lighter before he exited the vehicle armed with a knife
The Boston Police Department’s body camera pilot program has been extended an additional six months so more data can be collected
Officer Jason Freeman was not on duty at the time, but was driving his patrol vehicle when he wrecked
Mike “Mick” McClaughry is a firm believer in the value of community policing and hopes to keep helping people, even if it isn’t in his blue uniform
Officer John Bellanti spoke with and calmed down suspect Terrence Dixon last month after police said Dixon tried to snap the neck of a leasing agent at his apartment complex
The bill would allow judges to impose a harsher sentence in an impaired driving case if the motorist was driving against traffic
Officer Houston James Largo died after he was shot while responding to a domestic violence call
Police Chief Ken Pate said officers have “stopped using field tests for heroin stamp bags because we don’t know what really is in it”
Neil Gorsuch generally has ruled against defendants appealing their convictions and those who claim they received unfair trials
The legislation would lower the blood-alcohol content limit to 0.05 percent
Shelter-in-place is in effect
Lee Coel fatally shot Mary Knowlton while participating in a “shoot/don’t shoot” exercise during a citizens academy
Cpl. Kevin Holtry was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot while searching for a suspect in November
The officer was found justified in his actions
Police said Jason Sanchez-Vasquez opened fire on police as they pursued his vehicle
A sergeant for the Lee County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office arrived at a disturbance call and almost immediately took control of a situation that was wildly out of control
The proposal would increase the sentencing guidelines for judges deciding punishment for repeat gun felons
Deputy Curtis Allen Bartlett collided with a tractor-trailer while in pursuit of a suspect
Communities that lack their own police forces would be allowed to contract services from the Alaska State Troopers
Officer Steven Laughlin was found justified in his actions
Prior to joining the Lompoc Police Department, Miguel Grijalva served in the United States Marine Corps
Capt. Michael Glasser said it is possible Fred Austin died from a heart attack while working out
It’s currently a felony to threaten, damage property, or physically injure a person because of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson visited New York to learn how it has achieved success in fighting crime
Police said William Hoover turned toward an officer with the gun in his hand
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