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Randy Roedema, who was convicted of third-degree assault, was also sentenced to four years of probation for negligent homicide
Nitrous oxide can affect a user’s mental state by “almost immediately” providing euphoria and numbness of the body, according to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation
West Boylston’s police chief refuses to return until the town administrator is removed after being ordered to take down a Trump flag in the police station’s gym
“These bad boys do look delicious though,” an Indianapolis Metro Police Department officer is heard saying in the video while holding a box
“Jett continues to earn his position as a member of this agency,” Roscommon Sheriff’s Office officials said. “We are so pleased that he keeps bringing Sgt. Darsow to work with him for every shift!”
When Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies woke up the driver, he tried to drive away; a scuffle ensued, during which the man bit both a deputy and a K-9
Criminal Justice Programs
“I will be there washing cars with them,” Genesee County District Court Judge Jeffrey Clothier said
Fla. law enhances penalties for undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, expands ICE cooperation
Under the law, any migrant who is in the country illegally and convicted of a capital felony must be sentenced to death, removing jury discretion and challenging existing precedent
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Body-worn cameras have been touted as an important tool for police
The majority of police executives consulted in the PERF report were in favor of allowing cops to review footage before making a statement
The city is slated to have thousands of police officers on hand for the convention
A later investigation led police to believe the man was intent on suicide by cop
The deputy complained the department was improperly using office vehicles for personal use
When the man refused to get out of the car, the deputy reached in to pull him out
Body camera advocates say the technology will help bring clarity to controversial encounters
The shooting followed a 911 call reporting an armed man with a bandanna over his face
They said they were fed up with officers’ inability to de-escalate or use non-lethal force
While many hail ‘touch DNA’ as powerful tool, critics, most notably the FBI, argue it is inconclusive