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BREAKING NEWS
The legislation, which followed the death of a man crossing a street turned pitch black by the theft of copper wiring in streetlights, would require anyone selling copper metal to have a state-issued license
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
“We have a revolving door of repeat, violent, gun-toting, poison-dealing offenders who are not being held as they should,” Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno stated
A Columbus SWAT officer fired shots after the man reached into his coat; investigation later confirmed he was in possession of a handgun
Sheriffs from across the state traveled to the state capitol to protest the bill, saying it would turn Maryland into a “sanctuary state” and place residents in danger
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
Iowa AG Brenna Bird said that while the Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office has so far complied with the requests, the post itself violates the state’s sanctuary policy ban
Kalamazoo Township Police Chief Bryan Ergang pointed out that the officer was unable to defend himself, noting that his service weapon was holstered when the suspect shot him
The bill would increase the age to 12 years old in 2026, up from the current 10, depending on the severity of the crime; he threshold would then be increased further to 14 in 2028
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 officer was wearing a ballistic vest and suffered minor injuries
After the dogs had the positive hit, “all groups [were] systematically relocated to put 2 city blocks between themselves and the scene”
The video shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Officers Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith
Officer Ryan Connell was writing a ticket when an SUV collided with his car
The public would not be able to see police recordings unless a person or the media convinces a judge there is compelling public interest
Critics worry that no matter how good the cameras on drones are — they can’t compete with the two officers on each helicopter flight
The officer is being treated for an injured leg and the suspect for a bullet wound in the stomach
The couple tried to flee down a dead-end road
Campus police chiefs say having a K-9 in place will help their departments respond quickly to threats and improve relations with students
As officers approached a house to investigate an earlier theft, a man came to the door and opened fire