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Better data management and information exchange between the 911 system, LE agencies and the courts will enhance decision-making and improve outcomes
Gone in 60 seconds is how long it takes for an adept thief to steal a catalytic converter
Tamir’s estate has been assigned $5.5M of the settlement
Police said they might never know the motivating force that drove the suspect to kill Officer David Hofer
2 deputy marshals were treated and released after sustaining gunshot wounds
The suspect had been shot by police just moments before officers stopped her
Officers fired back at the suspect, hitting him in the chest
The 28 pages have been described as the ‘preliminary police report’
The money was intended for the family of State Trooper Chad Dermyer
Two students were injured when the gunman fired a rifle on them
The suspect had part of his brain removed after the shooting
Authorities believe the off-duty officer was suicidal
The officer gave multiple commands to the suspect, but he still reached for his gun
The officers had asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit
Police say a fire broke out at the motel during the shootout
In La., an officer was punished for speaking out on his personal Facebook about the department
A reliable communication network can provide responders with more info on demand
Officers who work motor patrol have to document traffic collisions far more frequently than officers working directed patrol or other police duties, but at any time you may be called to this task
A federal judge ruled that Trooper Brian Encinia may delay his deposition in the federal case until his criminal case is resolved in state court
FBI paid more than $1 million to break into the locked iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers
Here’s what sparked angry responses from our Facebook audience this week
Taking photographs or videos of police officers is protected under the First Amendment if it’s in a public place
The incident began when police got a call from a woman who said she was trapped in the trunk of a car
No officers were injured
Four of the former officers have been locked up for nearly six years while the fifth has been out on bond
Save yourself (and your agency) a lawsuit you won’t win
The police department defended the arrests as lawful and necessary amid a chaotic situation
Each faces assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office charges
He’s accused of shooting Officer James McCullough
The miscommunication led to hundreds of people calling for the firing of the employee
The officer failed to report to the station at the end of his shift and was not responding to calls
The president said his officers were denied the protective gear