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BREAKING NEWS
The man initially complied with Salisbury PD officers’ commands to raise his hands; then, he lowered his hands, argued with officers and reached for an object believed to be a gun
Officer Cameron Richardson, 32, a U.S. Army veteran, had been with the Detroit Police Department for a year, Police Chief Todd Bettison said
The new law eliminates provisions that reduced benefits for retired police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public servants, offering retroactive and future payment increases
Warren Police Department officers deployed a TASER which caused the suspect, who was threatening bystanders, to drop both knives and fall to the ground
After being pulled over, the driver told the Claycomo Police officer that he didn’t realize he was going that fast because he was playing an unidentified video game
“It’s definitely not your typical traffic stop,” the Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 4 said
Officer Zachary Martinez suffered life-threatening injuries in the high-speed collision that claimed Officer Austin Machitar’s life
“We need accountability in a criminal justice system that … has run off the rails,” Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said
The man was caught on camera wearing Grinch pajamas as he used a stolen credit card
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
Officer Randolph Holder’s slaying has raised questions about the risks and potential shortcomings of drug courts
Newly released bodycam footage shows the aftermath of a shooting that left four injured and one dead
The chief said the firearm may have been in the process of being cleared when it discharged
The Investigate streamlines the collection, organization and sharing of potential evidence
One officer tried to use a stun gun on suspect, but it was not effective
Harris Corp. unveils its full-spectrum multiband portable radio
The Falcon Shield features multi-spectral threat sensors and a variety of response capabilities
The vehicle is a larger BearCatmodel designed to meet the needs of both SWAT and tactical EMS teams
The photo went viral after the department posted it on Facebook
The city’s police union is not on board with the changes, which affect a broad range of departmental procedures