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BREAKING NEWS
Pete Arredondo, ex-Uvalde schools PD chief, has been indicted in the incident; he told CNN that officers responded “the best [they] could with the situation [they] had”
Cell phone video recorded by the second victim and released by Concord Police Department showed two suspects forcing the first victim from a Tesla
“Today’s life sentence for a drug trafficker is a fitting tribute to Agent Billy Clardy III,” Attorney General Steve Marshall stated
“K-9 units from Stamford were deployed, as was a drone. The suspects were both located...and both were taken into custody,” Stamford police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said
Union leaders say calling in outside agencies is a first for the department, which is operating with just 664 officers — the lowest staffing level in years
The Santa Cruz County grand jury report finds Watsonville officers are more likely to handcuff and transport misdemeanor suspects than counterparts in neighboring agencies
Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect after he shot and wounded one deputy while struggling on the ground
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
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
Dustin James was off duty riding his motorcycle when he and a Toyota Camry collided
The specialist squad will research methods and types of drones and share data with law enforcement across the country
The ECD was disguised as a package of cigarettes
It’s the first time in the state, since the opioid crisis began, that a drug dealer was convicted of murder for selling drugs that killed someone
The overcrowded train station erupted in panic when Amtrak police used a Taser to subdue a man who was causing a disturbance
Cleveland’s new county prosecutor appears to have left open the possibility he might not pursue misdemeanor charges against five supervisors in deadly 2012 pursuit
The officer, who survived, returned fire and killed the suspect
“They are willing to do whatever it takes ... to purchase toys for local families in need”
Janet Atchan was named Dispatcher of the Year for helping to save Officer Kevin Downs’ life after he was shot in the head following a confrontation on Oct. 14
“The Punisher symbol on the patrol vehicles ... is our way of showing our citizens that we will stand between good and evil”