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BREAKING NEWS
“Sergeant [Ryan] Kenedy was universally loved by everyone he worked with, and his passing is an immeasurable loss,” the King City Police Department stated
The Worcester City Council voted 8-2 on a resolution opposing any pursuit or consideration of a 287(g) agreement between the city and ICE
Greater Manchester Police said the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The department is planning to expand less-lethal options, bolster CIT certification and require targeted retraining after critical incidents
A dissenting judge warned the ruling could undermine road safety, saying, “People who traverse our Florida highways are entitled to share the roads with sober and safe drivers”
Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio “was more than an officer — he was a son, a brother, a friend and a hero. His sacrifice continues to inspire all of us,” the department wrote
Garry Chapman, the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, was terminated from the Priceville Police Department for allegedly violating pursuit procedures
The mobile unit, a former police bus nicknamed “Lucy,” has been retrofitted with three washers and three dryers
The officer claimed department leaders retaliated against him after he tried to assist a recruit who believed she was the victim of discrimination
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
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
PRODUCT NEWS
“I encourage all eligible LE agencies to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott said
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
The initiative follows the death of Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz, who was shot through the windshield of his cruiser
On-duty officers at the state fair will still be allowed to carry and display their firearms
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office used the same DNA genealogy techniques used to identify and capture the Golden State Killer
The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter
The safes where the AR-15s will be kept will also hold ammunition and breaching tools for barricaded doors