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After speaking to deputies, the man went to his car before placing his child inside, pulling out a shotgun and pointing it at LEOs
LEOs were attacked with fireworks, and motorcyclists broke through a police line as protests intensified following President Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard
After driving at high speeds and the wrong way down a freeway ramp, the man fled on foot; he reached into a bag when an officer confronted him, leading to the shooting
The man, who was being questioned by Marysville officers outside his home regarding a domestic dispute, suddenly became uncooperative, fired shots at an officer and fled
Apache Junction Officer Gabriel Facio was responding to reports of a man wielding a firearm when the suspect shot and wounded him; he died from his injuries six days later
After the Freeman family shared that their son was battling a medical condition, Lake Baldwin Officer Samuel Riveros followed up on his condition and gave them a police patch
The man, who identified himself to police only as PJ, followed the car on his horse Shiny as the driver fled and was able to obtain a partial license plate, the Riverside PD said
An ex-jail employee is accused of driving one escapee to a relative’s home, while another friend helped him hide in a vacant apartment he had been hired to repaint
President Trump invoked Title 10 authority to place the California National Guard under federal control, bypassing Gov. Gavin Newsom amid protests over immigration enforcement
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
PRODUCT NEWS
Proceeds from the book,"I am Abel,” which is told from the police dog’s point of view, go to a nonprofit
The standoff lasted nine hours before a single shot ended it, police said
Organizers say they intend to bring the event back in 2022
The centerpiece of the rollout is “Priority-Ranked Video Audit” software, which uses AI to quickly identify “needle in the haystack” events among hours of bodycam footage
Not every 911 call will be answered with a drone, but Brookhaven police say it will give officers more flexibility, availability and information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
The encounter unfolded after officers stopped a man Wednesday morning and a woman pulled up to demand police let him go
The cameras would go to some officers who work administrative jobs but might have occasional field duties
Offerings range from peer intervention virtual reality training to a transformed 911 experience
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations