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BREAKING NEWS
The body began developing the new rules after the passage of a 2021 law that expanded its disciplinary powers; a July draft of the overhaul was protested by LE unions
The raptor, not yet fully grown, passed through the library’s electronic doors about 10 a.m. , just as toddler story time was wrapping up
A Delaware County mother is thanking officers and paramedics who revived her baby during a medical emergency outside the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Grant Hardin, dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks,” was found just 1.5 miles from the Calico Rock prison he walked out of by impersonating a corrections officer
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
During the White House event, the FOP praised President Donald Trump for addressing income tax on overtime pay and strengthening immigration enforcement
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
House File 856 prohibits public entities from offering what it defines as “preferential treatment or special benefits” based on identity categories
A charging document said the case centers around a money-laundering operation through an illegal gambling house run by suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
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
Officials are hoping for the city’s support for operating the aircrafts before making budget decisions and fulfilling FAA requirements
The suspect was killed in the ensuing gun battle
Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection
A teenager is facing adult charges in an armed carjacking that led to the death of the K-9
The number of dead was expected to rise, but authorities scrapped plans for setting up a temporary morgue
Some departments are purchasing drug scanners to help officers safely identify substances
Resident can create a “Smart 911” profile to register concerns about ‘swatting’ prank risk
The 40-foot truck promises an immersive educational experience
The academy works with the company’s training simulators to produce interactive lessons on topics such as use of force
The FATS 180LE features 180-degree high definition projection on three screens