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BREAKING NEWS
President Trump calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to end sanctuary policies and judges hear arguments about pausing Operation Metro Surge following Alex Pretti’s death
Former Regional Transportation District Chief Joel Fitzgerald alleged that agency leaders knew of “racial animus” against him yet retaliated when he filed a complaint
After initially proposing that Jim McDonnell be paid $507,509 yearly, the commission voted to lower its salary request to $450,000 after some testy discussion
“We understand change can be difficult, but we believe it’s important to embrace new traditions that foster camaraderie and individuality,” Plano PD stated
After speaking to deputies, the man went to his car before placing his child inside, pulling out a shotgun and pointing it at LEOs
The Spokane Police Department’s policy manual previously made an allowance for officers to take improvised action to respond to unexpected or abrupt threats
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that a $3 fee was unconstitutional; since then, pensions have been paid through reserves, which are steadily decreasing
California approved measures to make shoplifting a felony on the second offense and to increase penalties for certain drug-related crimes
The man, shirtless and barefoot, paced a large intersection while pointing the gun at his own head before turning it on St. Paul officers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Minneapolis offers a warning for law enforcement leaders as political conflict undermines coordination and officer safety
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Departments around the country are changing policies and procedures to curb the use of deadly force, ease public distrust and protect officers from retaliation
While standing behind the officer, CHP officials also revealed they have created phony Twitter accounts and dressed like demonstrators to do surveillance
U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson late Thursday granted a temporary restraining order on behalf of protesters
Several websites for the city of Oakland were knocked out in a likely cyberattack
Despite its attention-grabbing name, developer says “Driving While Black” app will provide common sense advice to motorists of all races on how to safely interact with police during traffic stops
Lawyers sought a temporary restraining order on Missouri police, who they say have unnecessarily intimidated demonstrators
Preliminary plans call for 450 additional officers to carry the electroshock weapons while on patrol, police officials said Wednesday
From trends to tragedy, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
Officials say a fan was “belligerent” and assaulted officers prior to encounter captured on video
Hundreds marched through the streets for a fourth straight night, blocking traffic on a highway and delaying train services