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BREAKING NEWS
Deputy Juliana Tenaglia learned while en route to the scene that the driver was unable to swim; when she arrived, she donned fins and rescued the driver
Instead, the Santa Fe Police Department is ordering vehicles with EcoBoost gasoline engines for this year’s fleet replacement purchase
“The Commission’s decision finds the Appellant’s tweets to be protected speech and are not just cause for his termination,” a decision by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission states
Commerce City officers thought they would find a body while investigating a power outage near a transformer
Photos shared by Orange City Police on social media show someone saw one of the monkeys atop their fence, and it appeared to be about the size of a toddler
New Jersey’s top court paused a lower court decision that determined the attorney general overstepped his authority when he took control of the Paterson Police Department
The City of Fremont has also introduced programs to boost recruitment and retention, including expedited lateral hiring, a double-overtime pilot and longevity pay
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has demonstrated “impressive leadership capabilities” during the school shooting investigation
“Chief Wayne Byerley’s leadership, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said
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
Documents shed new light on the encounter Saturday morning that took the life of Officer Daryle Holloway
Smart gun technology and forfeiting sales to police departments are some of the things that hurt Colt’s business
Questioned why police didn’t seek medical attention for attacker or contact his parents to help
While trying to restrain a woman, cop was attacked by her brother
Deputies say actor Jake Lloyd led them on a high-speed pursuit at speeds of more than 100 mph
33-year-old Travis Boys had broken handcuffs on his wrist when he was arrested Sunday morning
Retired judge, who handled a criminal trial of one of the teens, released the December 2013 video
Police earn praise from national law enforcement experts and community leaders for being more transparent
Body cameras are the future of law enforcement, officials say
New division aimed at expanding the company’s technology platform