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BREAKING NEWS
New York State Police troopers twice tried to use a TASER, but the suspect got up and continued to come at the officers with the knife
The suspect was convicted of assaulting an officer and other charges after the shooting, but a jury later found the officers used unreasonable force
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Anaheim PD officers used several tactics to stop the truck, including deploying spike strips, attempting PIT maneuvers and ramming the vehicle before the shooting occurred
The Trump administration says the city is preventing lawful immigration enforcement and contributing to public disorder
The longtime district safety officer, who previously served with the Philadelphia PD, was critically injured after being fired upon by two suspects
The inmate fatally shot Officer Francisco Flattes with his service gun during a medical visit before being arrested after a brief standoff, Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith said
Nampa Police Officer Cody Huss attempted to stop the fleeing woman using a P.I.T. maneuver, which led to both vehicles crashing into a cornfield
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
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
The company’s new Air Pro Wireless Motorola APX Combo Kit is compatible with wireless Bluetooth earbuds like Apple Airpods and Beats by Dre
Eligible Texans can now carry handguns without a license, either concealed or openly
A new DOJ policy requiring all federal agents to wear bodycams for certain operations is slowly being phased in
The SF-35 Pro is built with an actual Sig Sauer frame and features a shot counter for greater realism
The ballistic shields can withstand guns, knives, needles and dogs, according to the company
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for more than 100 years but will now be issuing guns with five-pound trigger pulls
“If it works one time, it’s worth every penny that we spent,” said Deputy Chief Adam Turk
The shooter was still at large Tuesday
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office also released new bodycam footage of multiple incidents where the lasso-like device helped take subjects safely into custody
The gun made it through a rigorous testing process that proved the weapon’s accuracy and durability, the manufacturer said