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BREAKING NEWS
McDonnell was elected LA County Sheriff in 2014; before that, he spent 29 years in the LAPD and served as Long Beach’s police chief for almost five years
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks, or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
The man, who “had an arsenal of weapons with him,” was shot and killed by officers after opening fire, Lorain police say
If they know why Kohberger did it, investigators haven’t said so publicly; it is also not clear why he spared two roommates who were home at the time
A criminal complaint the man was recorded on surveillance video scaling a fence to a private lot for reserve NYPD vehicles before lighting 11 of them on fire
The man had a motorcycle with flashing lights and the words “Traffic Public Safety” printed on the side; he wore a green uniform and carried a TASER, a baton and a Glock
The suspect, accused of being intoxicated during the pursuit, fled from an Oklahoma City Police officer before crashing into a telephone pole and allegedly proclaiming he “didn’t do anything”
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The incident began when the man pointed the object, which was later found to be a metal pipe with a makeshift handle, at passing motorists
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The DOJ is reviving work on federal standards for what forensic experts can say in court and plans to create a program to monitor the accuracy of forensic testimony
Deputy Sky Ortiz was laying down spike strips when the suspect came barreling toward him
Miguel Salas grabbed a Glock 23 sitting next to his right leg and opened fire, first at the second officer, and then at Officer Richard Nelson
Federal officials joined local authorities as the search continues for Branden Lee Powell, who overpowered a deputy, stole his gun and ammunition and fled
Branden Powell was in leg shackles and handcuffs secured to a belly belt when he jumped over the seat and put the deputy in a headlock
A Madison Lake police officer reportedly noticed Thomas Edward Grothe, 60, driving a riding lawnmower erratically on city streets
Attorney Tim McMeen said Robin Blaylock pointed a gun twice at officers and refused to obey officer commands
Charles K. Smith showed up in a ballistic vest and helmet, stating he “didn’t feel safe”
Stephen Tyler Holman wrote that “putting stop sticks out to stop a car going over 100 mph is extremely negligent… It ended up costing one of their own”
Police Chief Bryan MacFadden suffered eight fractured ribs and road rash when his motorcycle collided with a deer