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Jacksonville officers returned fire as the suspect fired a shot; a medical examination later showed that the man was fatally wounded by his own gunfire
Adopted by Lt. Christopher Salvato, Ace reports to the barracks, where he provides support to the troopers, helping to reduce anxiety and stress through his interactions
The Trauma Intervention Program is staffed by specially trained volunteers who assist first responders, bridging the gap between trauma victims and law enforcement
Citizen complaints from across Bucks County and a call from the Yardley Borough police chief alerted authorities that the video was circulating online
Elk Grove officers arrested the man after he was spotted by the drone, first hiding along a freeway offramp, then as he fled again and tried to hide inside an unoccupied car
As Campbell officers approached the man, he fled, leaving behind a bag full of weapons and a hole in the roof
After a Memphis Police Department K-9 caught up with and bit the fleeing suspect, he tried to use the K-9’s chain collar to choke the dog
“This hurts us to know we’ve hurt others,” Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes stated
Officers from Illinois and Indiana pursued the man, eventually surrounding his vehicle; the man fired a shot with a revolver, fatally wounding Cpl. Brandon Schreiber
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
The company worked directly with law enforcement to create 3 patrol glove models that meet operational needs
Customer service provides a personal touch that police appreciate
Police said they resorted to force only after the passenger repeatedly refused to leave the car and kept reaching toward the back seat
No charges to be brought against officers involved in a raid that seriously injured a toddler when a flash grenade detonated in his playpen
Man got a surprise when he tried to impersonate a police officer and berate a fellow driver. The driver he chastised was a police detective
Police have released body camera footage capturing the July 10 shooting of a man who posted threats against police online and brandished a fake gun
Nightstick Dual-Light technology along with Lithium- ion rechargeable products allow versatility and safety
The West Des Moines Police Department is getting the word out on slowing down for emergency vehicles in a creative way
Foot pursuit continued even after the suspect was hit with a baton and ended with him slamming an SUV into a restaurant
ProGear Protector and Voyager cases designed for use in rugged terrain environments