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“What’s in your jacket? I’m kind of nervous with your hand in your jacket like that,” the Santa Monica officer asked before the man said, “You’re nervous?” and attacked the officer
Jurors found Miles Pfeffer guilty of murdering Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, as well as robbery and gun crimes
The knife struck the radio holder on the Oklahoma City officer’s vest, preventing a stab wound
Bobby Sherman, 1970s teen idol turned paramedic, LAPD trainer and volunteer reserve deputy died at 81, is remembered for both his chart-topping hits and life-saving service
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
The man fled as Houston Police officers pursued him in connection with a robbery; as an officer ordered him out of the vehicle, he drove forward, trapping him in the car door
“I was like, an alligator? What do they want me to do about an alligator?” Smith County Deputy Brian Hutchins said; Hutchins was able to capture the gator using a makeshift lasso
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
San Diego Police Department officers used a TASER to subdue the man multiple times, but he refused to drop the knife
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 standoff lasted nine hours before a single shot ended it, police said
Organizers say they intend to bring the event back in 2022
The centerpiece of the rollout is “Priority-Ranked Video Audit” software, which uses AI to quickly identify “needle in the haystack” events among hours of bodycam footage
Not every 911 call will be answered with a drone, but Brookhaven police say it will give officers more flexibility, availability and information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
The encounter unfolded after officers stopped a man Wednesday morning and a woman pulled up to demand police let him go
The cameras would go to some officers who work administrative jobs but might have occasional field duties
Offerings range from peer intervention virtual reality training to a transformed 911 experience
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations
The 18-year-old allegedly stole a Jeep, engaging deputies in a brief pursuit