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BREAKING NEWS
The shooter’s motivation was initially labeled by the FBI as “suicide by cop,” a classification House Majority Leader Steve Scalise called “offensive”
The Mobile Police Department improved starting salaries and revised its take-home vehicle policy in order to attract new recruits
The 2023 law states that groups who steal more than $5,000 worth of goods over a 90-day period are guilty of a felony punishable by at least five years in prison
Body camera footage shows Wyoming, Michigan Police officers ushering bystanders out of the home before an armed suspect came to the door, prompting them to open fire
Trump called Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ‘radical left’ and said “[protests are] taking over parts of Boston”
“Hundreds of disassembled LEGO minifigures were found with bodies separated from heads, which were neatly organized by facial expression,” Santa Rosa Police investigators said
In 2025, at least four states have considered laws aimed at expanding penalties for treet takeovers; proposed measures included higher fines, vehicle seizures and jail or prison time
After unsuccessful attempts, the pursuing Pierce County deputies were able to PIT the truck, causing it to crash off the road; they then rescued two occupants and took them into custody
Charges were dismissed against Benjamin Plank, accused of ambushing and murdering Oklahoma County Deputy Bobby Swartz in 2022, due to mental incompetence
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
PRODUCT NEWS
The new devices have a greater range, which LAPD says could help officers more easily control uncooperative people and prevent the use of deadly force
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office rolled out a new technology that will allow callers to send media directly to dispatchers during 911 calls
The organizations evaluated the 9mm 1911 Sentry for certain service duties, including prisoner transfer/transport and field investigation work
The plan to pilot the unmanned aircrafts was in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events
Under the new Colorado law that took effect in July, police departments can only use no-knock warrants if there’s a credible threat to human life
Traffic fatalities in camera-enforced decreased by 25% during non-school hours
Since 2019, the CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has arrested over 1,200 individuals and reclaimed $30M worth of merchandise
The Blazer EV PPV will make its debut in early 2024; what are your first impressions of the vehicle?
The AI detects uses of force, pursuits and other incidents caught on body camera video