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BREAKING NEWS
Federal officers shot and killed a 51-year-old man in Minneapolis; DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told the AP that the person had a firearm with two magazines
“Chief Wayne Byerley’s leadership, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Sgt. Elio Diaz worked with the man for more than an hour to help renew his insurance and avoid towing his truck when the man pulled out a rifle and shot Diaz multiple times
“This isn’t a fender bender. This is a full-size pickup truck. The back half of it completely gone,” St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said
West Hartford Officer Andrew Teeter acted in order to “defend himself and others from what he reasonably believed to be a threat of serious injury or death”
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder also said that his team has “[some] of the best, world-renowned snipers” prepared to shoot down drones if necessary
The man refused to comply with Bay City officers’ orders to exit his vehicle, holding the child in his lap; officers eventually tased the man to forcibly remove him
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
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
Police have tried to cut down on the supply of illegal drugs with at least 406 drug-related arrests this year
Police officials continue to investigate the shooting
Union questioned PD’s commitment to reform, while police officials and mayor accused union of misleading the public
The commission found that chief violated no moral character standards
They would be permitted in places such as colleges and day cares and on private aircraft
Day 12 of search and investigation discovered prison worker discussed a murder-for-hire plot involving her husband
Wolfcom® is named after wolves for a reason
Police have implemented emergency security measures after the shooter incident
Sheriff’s officials attribute the increase to the learning curve for the new weapon, the Smith & Wesson M&P9
Advocates for ailing Sept. 11 first responders urged Congress on Thursday to permanently extend a law providing medical monitoring and treatment