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BREAKING NEWS
The Rocky Mountain Gun Owners organization and two individuals filed the lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis in 2023, saying the law infringed on their Second Amendment rights
“The L.A. Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It’s going to be incredible,” Trump said as he signed an executive order establishing the task force
Brandon Hughes, who played cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles between 2010 and 2013, was sworn into the Falls Township Police Department
“Oh, I got you and you’re fine. I know you’re super mad,” the St. Johns County deputy is heard saying as the alligator thrashed in his grip
The Pathways to Policing Act would authorize $50M per year for state and local police hiring grants, and another $50M annually for a DOJ-led nationwide recruitment campaign
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department would “continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the [DHS] to eradicate these harmful policies”
Officers took the opportunity to connect with kids, families and future cops — strengthening trust through hands-on engagement
Shawnee Police Department K-9 Dagger is expected to recover after being stabbed while entering the home
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said revamped FEMA grant priorities focus on border enforcement, cybersecurity and election security
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
The protest marks a sixth day of demonstrations in response to judge’s decision finding a former officer Jason Stockley not guilty of first degree murder
The K7 buggy is designed to patrol grass, gravel, sand and other terrains
As Joshua Stam was being transported back to the prison, he freed himself from the handcuffs and attacked Officer David Weakley
The combined street value for the drugs was estimated at $32 million
A woman who says she was wrongly ticketed by an automated traffic camera has accomplished the unusual feat of getting the state Supreme Court to consider her small-claims case
The justices said there is currently no reliable scientific test for marijuana impairment
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo changed the policy to require his officers to turn on their body cameras when responding to any call
The officer was one of two officers who suffered minor injuries in Monday night’s demonstration
Protesters chanting “free our people” gathered outside the jail in downtown St. Louis on Monday night
The suspect charged Deputy Bagby and tried to fight the deputy even after a TASER deployment