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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
The man was caught on camera wearing Grinch pajamas as he used a stolen credit card
Officials said they did not know why 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger chose Trump International as the location for the New Year’s Day blast
Lack of planning, unrealistic expectations and stress can derail resolutions, but adopting small, meaningful changes can lead to lasting success
“She needs to be held accountable for not knowing where her 13-year-old was (the night of Bumi’s killing), and then also be held accountable for going and picking him up,” Sheriff Lott said
New York State Police Investigator John Carey died Oct. 24, 2024 at the age of 65; he served with the agency for 32 years
Video from the scene shows officers approaching the Waymo vehicle with ballistic shields before opening the door and removing the man
Santa Fe Police used drone footage to locate the suspect and coordinate an arrest on foot within 15 minutes of the initial report
The partnership will provide a training experience that combines high-fidelity simulation scenarios with real-world tactical instruction to enhance weapon handling proficiency
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
An emergency transmitter helps locate family members who have wandered off due to Alzheimer’s, autism
The gun shop owners could be held financially responsible for a crime committed with a weapon purchased at their store
An officer determined her location from her live-steamed video, tracked her down and charged her with a DUI
Civil-liberties advocates called the new law an important advance
Man said he was trying to take pictures of the monument and the wind blew the drone across the street
The durability and reliance of the products help users in their work productivity wherever they might be conducting it
Man has been testing the limits of his constitutional rights and patience of police for months
The city has a reputation for having some of the strictest gun laws but has experienced an increase in homicides
Designed to meet the demands of law enforcement professionals while making the job a little easier