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BREAKING NEWS
Federal officials said officers fired defensive shots during an immigration operation after a man with a handgun approached and resisted attempts to disarm him
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
“Your vote will not only honor the hard work of our officers but also inspire future generations to join our ranks and continue our mission!” Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy posted
The cameras are intended for employees to use during escalating interactions with customers
“[This] was the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, yes, [Officer Michael Cook] was struck in the leg, but he got to go home to his family,” Muskogee Police stated
Mayor Bruce Harrell stated Diaz had lied about an affair he had with a subordinate, even as he promoted her within the department
NYPD
“We gotta find them, go desk by desk, unit by unit, and say, What are you doing?” Mayor Eric Adams said, drawing criticism from union leaders
A total of 189 grants were awarded, with 159 grants distributed among 145 law enforcement agencies in 63 counties and 30 allocated for statewide programs
Madera County Sheriff’s Office deputies were pursuing the man after he allegedly stole a vehicle and hit multiple other cars; K-9 Obie was shot with numerous pellets in the pursuit
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
China-based hackers are suspected once again of breaking into U.S. government computer networks
System works by sounding an alarm triggered by several sensors around the perimeter of the vehicle
Suspect is being held in the jail on $750,000 bond on two charges of first-degree assault
Suspect had a concealed handgun that he fired at authorities
FBI said the flights are used for specific, ongoing investigations
Usaama Rahim was shot Tuesday after police say he lunged at them with a knife when they approached him to question him
Detective testified Tuesday he didn’t intervene because he feared for his safety and didn’t admit involvement in the melee because he worried he’d get fired
Officer has been removed from the SWAT team and a second cop has been stripped of his badge and gun while the department investigates
Billy J. Collins, 56, became combative after his arrest Friday and struck an officer multiple times before fleeing into a foyer