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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect was captured after fleeing the store and tossing the murder weapon to the ground at a train station
Recruit Officer Christopher Katz was visiting the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynn County, Georgia, and was off-duty at the time of the accident
“K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector and a hero,” Maine State Police Colonel Ross stated
The crime scene was severely damaged, making it difficult for Orebro police to determine the total number of victims; police said the suspected shooter is among the dead
After a 25-minute vehicle pursuit, the suspect crashed and fled on foot with a rifle before being struck by a Southfield Police cruiser
The man has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and DUI with injury, according to the Grover Beach Police Department
The Rock Island County state’s attorney ruled that Officer Brett Taylor’s use of force was “objectively reasonable” as the suspect used the vehicle as a deadly weapon
NYPD
Overall crime in NYC fell 16.8%, with Mayor Eric Adams highlighting the NYPD’s targeted policing and increased subway patrols as key factors
Video from the incident shows the man yelling and acting erratically before shooting at officers with an air rifle and air pistol
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
Our audience had several ideas on how product companies can take advantage of their unique position in the industry to aid officers in these difficult times
The incident started after the taxi driver and suspect had a dispute over the cab fare
The network-connected glasses have an integrated camera for shooting video and photos
A sheriff’s office report says the deputy saw a man get out of the vehicle with a gun
Sherman Jumper is survived by his wife, four children, one stepson and 11 grandchildren
From acts of incredible heroism to continued anti-police protests, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
From flashlights to backpacks, we’ve gathered up 10 must-have outdoor and tactical products for you
The bullet missed the officer’s ballistic vest
Neither the police nor licensed firearms dealers have direct access to the FBI’s watch list
In 2014, there were nineteen incidents, over a 500 percent increase from 2012