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BREAKING NEWS
The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Alton Dale Berrian complained of pain after helping a motorist move a disabled vehicle out of the roadway
Edgar Verduzco pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and two counts of DUI-related charges in the 2017 crash, during which he was driving at 150 mph
“These heroes represented the best of our department, exemplifying courage, integrity, and selfless service,” said L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna
Officers monitoring the Colorado Springs PD Real-Time Crime Center told responding officers that a man involved in fights that prompted a 911 call had a gun in his pants
Officers shot the man during a response to a domestic violence call after he charged out of a home with two knives and attacked one of the officers
“The CBP Officer bravely fought off his attacker, despite his wounds, demonstrating enormous Skill and Courage,” President Donald Trump stated
It was not immediately clear if the driver was shot before or after the crash or why he drove into the crowd
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
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
“I encourage all eligible LE agencies to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott said
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
The initiative follows the death of Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz, who was shot through the windshield of his cruiser
On-duty officers at the state fair will still be allowed to carry and display their firearms
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office used the same DNA genealogy techniques used to identify and capture the Golden State Killer
The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter
The safes where the AR-15s will be kept will also hold ammunition and breaching tools for barricaded doors