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BREAKING NEWS
San Benito Sheriff Eric Taylor responded to bystander behavior during a pursuit and OIS, saying his officers were instructed to stop “herding” intrusive bystanders to safety
Mental Health
Retired law enforcement officer Jim Banish hopes Valor Station in Augusta will prevent suicides and foster healing for first responders
“We’re using the foundation of the strategy that we used at Taylor Swift,” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said, adding that there are more partners and logistics added
Federal funding and expanded lab staffing are driving Fort Worth Police Department’s effort to clear over 500 untested kits
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
The suspect led Moffat County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed pursuit, driving into oncoming traffic before being apprehended
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Holiday Honor,” which provides resources for incarcerated veterans to prepare them for success upon release
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
“As attorney general, I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” said AG Gentner Drummond
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 capability of the UAVs to intrude on private spaces and videotape people from afar has raised major red flags
State has become first to establish wide-ranging law enforcement rules for bodycams
National Fraternal Order of Police Conference discussed departments across the country utilizing social media
Mayor favors release of footage if encounter happened in a public place
Officials said they will use drones for specific missions, not everyday surveillance
There are currently 700 TASERs in use by the department and another 1K in inventory
A body camera pilot program raised a variety of questions about how to best monitor police and community interactions
