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BREAKING NEWS
The report by the independent Council on Criminal Justice tracked 13 crime categories and recorded drops in 11 of them in 2025, including carjackings, shoplifting and assaults
The two gaming officers were charged in 2023 with failing to intervene to stop the actions of a former Clear Creek County deputy who ultimately shot Glass after a standoff
A Laurel Police Department officer tried to use multiple non-lethal methods to stop the off-duty Montana Highway Patrol K-9 before fatally striking it in the head
The Justice Department’s report marked the conclusion of the investigation that began six months after the death of Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop in 2023
NYPD
Bullets fired at Brian Thompson had the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” inscribed on them, a law enforcement official stated
The suit alleges “unlawful killings” by SWAT members, cover-ups of the alleged misconduct and a so-called “SWAT mafia” that exercised “god-like power” over the unit
The man allegedly stabbed a construction worker at a work site where a Jacksonville Sheriff’s sergeant was working an off-duty security shift
The series sheds light on the narratives behind the most intense crime scenes, emphasizing the role of cameras in apprehending criminals and ensuring their conviction
The NT1100 Police incorporates safety features from the civilian bike while also equipped with LE-specific components, such as pannier bags and an engine guard
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
Some cops involved in tracking down the Boston Marathon bombers showed a lack of “weapons discipline” during a firefight with the brothers
Driver suffered only minor injuries because a depression in the roof of the car created a space that enveloped her
Disturbing allegations were contained in court papers describing the latest homegrown terror plot thwarted by the FBI and the NYPD
Car company Tesla and the Palo Alto Police Department poked fun at parking tickets in a video posted on April Fools’ Day
Since Uber’s inception, a number of drivers for the popular ride-hailing service have been accused of criminal activity
Alerted to trouble, a deputy could zoom in, pan left or right, or tilt the camera angle
Spread using apps, social media and Internet phone services, anonymous threats of violence are forcing school evacuations and responses by police
The immediate legal implications were unclear. Officer David Warren was acquitted by a federal jury after saying he believed man was armed
Both the suspect and officer were treated at a hospital after suffering minor injuries in the collision
To help people inside the building get out, police smashed windows and helped people climb to safety