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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
Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Oakland’s policy as an “extreme outlier” that undermines public safety and crime prevention
Detroit PD body camera video shows officers and a bailiff attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man moved toward them with a box cutter
A Garfield Heights officer can be heard notifying dispatchers as he deployed the device, and shortly after, declaring, “Grappler successful!”
The Cobb County Police Department said the arrests were achieved within a 30-day span thanks to “cutting-edge technology, unwavering dedication and teamwork”
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
During a traffic stop, Sonoma County deputies learned the suspect, who had given a fake 2012 birth date, had a warrant for organized theft involving $250,000 in goods
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
Trump said relatives of victims are angry that Biden spared the lives of some of the “worst killers in our country,” including inmates convicted of killing police and military officers
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
Onlookers were impressed with the ‘James Bond’ vehicle
Reader scans every license plate and alerts officers of any potential criminal issue related to the car or its owner
The system teaches gun-handling skills, discrimination and when it is appropriate to shoot
One traffic stop netted two drunk-driving arrests in Vermont after police say a backseat passenger jumped in the driver’s seat
The 18-year-old was charged in the assault of two officers
State attorney said no charges were possible after a medical examiner death accidental and officer acted accordingly
Tablet is designed to be reliable even in extreme environments
The suspect grabbed a gun, ran, then spun and fired at police after they entered his apartment
Cops are investigating video of a gun-firing drone the teenager claims he made with help from a professor