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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect refused to pull over for a traffic stop and opened fire on two LAPD officers before they could get out of their cruiser, resulting in two grazed wounds to the head
Just weeks out of the academy, Officer Dakota DeClerck carried survivors from the rubble and cleared debris amid dangerous conditions captured on bodycam
For Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell, the most important way to retain her officers is by establishing “open, honest communication and dialogue”
“Beachgoers received an unexpected thrill (Thursday) afternoon when an 8-foot alligator decided to join them in the surf,” the Sunset Beach PD wrote in a Facebook post
The suspect commented on multiple Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook posts, taunting deputies for failing to apprehend him; two weeks later, he was in custody
Mental Health
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill for first responders, citing concerns about fairness and legal issues raised by business and insurance groups
“I need to find a creative way to deter the current behavior we are witnessing while attempting to recoup the financial burden placed on our county,” Sheriff Summer Scheyer said
“The events of the last three years have challenged our department to thoroughly review our actions,” Col. Geoffrey Noble stated, pledging more investigative training and renewed oversight
The suspect, who was found by a Slidell Police drone and K-9s, told officers that they would never find the weapon — but thanks to K-9 Max, they did
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
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
PRODUCT NEWS
No one was injured during the pursuit
The suspect was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon
Ernie was shot and wounded on-duty, but under current state law the accused can only be charged with a misdemeanor due to the K-9 being able to return to duty
A fleeing fugitive took a wrong turn and ended up in police custody
Carlos Erazo-Velasquez escaped from agents at a local hospital after previously attempting to evade arrest and assaulting a Border Patrol Agent
Police said the suspect was armed with a 4-to-5-foot long pipe outside a downtown restaurant
After Cody Dwayne Hynum was handcuffed and put in a patrol car, police said he kicked out the rear driver’s side window and hopped into the driver’s seat
Los Angeles police fatally shot a man who was allegedly armed with a steel pipe
A North Carolina bill would require driver’s ed instructors to describe “appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers”
Deputy D. Hernandez detained Kiondre Zachary with the help of other inmates in the pod