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BREAKING NEWS
Warren police officer Nick Kott’s wife said that a fall from a hunting blind caused a serious neck injury; she said Kott is on a ventilator and has no feeling from his neck down
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders, AG Pam Bondi said
Perry County deputies say the man, arrested with meth and cash, escaped handcuffs and stole a marked Charger before being caught after a foot pursuit with Kentucky State Police
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Surrey Police arrested 18 people after undercover cops were catcalled, followed and harassed during a plainclothes operation
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
The man said he needed help and the noise was an attempt to prompt LAPD action on claims of past assaults he believes were overlooked
The Pittsylvania County deputies were injured by shrapnel while executing warrants for brandishing a firearm and trespassing
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Two deputies were fatally shot while wearing body armor, prompting questions about whether the area’s LEOs have enough protection from powerful ammunition
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City officials said more than 20,000 cameras will be in use in the 34,000-member NYPD by year’s end, a year earlier than anticipated
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the City of Richmond, Virginia are the first departments in their state to join the network
The system may one day be used to strengthen the ability to locate building occupants and first responders during fires and other emergencies
Troopers said the man they believe is responsible for the shooting is dead
Phoenix police were able to arrest a man suspected of killing nine in a three-week span thanks in part to new technology
A federal judge ruled this week in a case brought after officers searched a motorcycle club’s meeting space
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A governor’s office news release said the state police drones will be used for law enforcement work including disaster response and traffic safety