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BREAKING NEWS
Portland Police are searching for a suspect who shot and wounded two officers; the officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition
The department’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shows that between recruiting shortfalls and attrition, leaders expect to maintain a force of about 8,620 officers
“You don’t have authority to tell me to get on the ground,” the man said as he ran backward toward the Salt Lake City cruiser and bystander vehicle
Ex-N.Y. trooper who said he was shot on duty turns self in on evidence tampering, misconduct charges
The former trooper reported that he had been shot after he stopped to check on a stranded motorist in October 2024
The driver was fatally shot when he was seen reaching for what Tampa, Fla. officers believed was a weapon after a pursuit; three officers were injured during the incident
“Our [officers] jumped into action without hesitation, braved the elements, and risked their own safety to rescue an animal in need,” DEC’s LE director Karen Pryzlak said
Wellness
The agreement ensures any cop catastrophically injured in the line of duty, regardless of years of service, can receive 75% reimbursement for health insurance under the plan
Body camera footage shows Officers Dave Foster and Mike Ross comforting the scared children by singing songs and getting them chicken nuggets from McDonald’s
Sund discusses intelligence gaps, officer resilience and key takeaways in the new series “Heroes Behind the Badge”
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
The city has increased its presence in Muslim neighborhoods to build better relationships with the community
Officers were able to locate and identify the fugitive in a casino
The Chicago Police Department spokesman also said its in-house experts determined the audio is not authentic
Jurors were also shown two cellphone videos of Gray’s arrest
Authorities revealed new details about the massacre in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead
CSI’s less-lethal options deliver effective tactical execution for many mission objectives
Since 2006, Michigan authorities have received more than $40M worth of surplus military equipment
The ex-officer tried to falsely portray the department as racist
The review, which is expected to outline how Albuquerque police are adopting various reforms, will be made public