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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect, wanted for wounding a Jacksonville police officer and K-9, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list
The city of Rosemount has not released information about the nature of the complaints against former chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which were made anonymously through the survey
The pipe bombs were placed near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees; the bombs were disabled, but the FBI has said both devices could have been lethal
The incident unfolded when Omaha Police officers witnessed a shooting suspect enter a restroom; when they ordered him to exit the building, he came out firing shots at them
Chauvin alleges in the appeal that testimony during the trial regarding Minneapolis Police Department training and tactics was presented inaccurately
Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan was struck while on his way to work; he was thrown 20 feet and sustained a traumatic brain injury
Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino was shot and killed during a struggle with Jason Banegas in 2021; Banegas pleaded guilty to first-degree murder
The taxi can be seen in video turning left as it approached an intersection blocked by multiple police cruisers, passing by a suspect being held at gunpoint after a pursuit
“Given that ... he remains authorized to work by the federal government, the Hanover Park Police Department determined that he may return to work,” a news release stated
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Amber Heard appeal can teach police officers a lot about civil litigation. Here’s a summary of the key lessons
Two Ohio police officers should be commended for saving a suspect’s life with a chest seal they purchased, but this shouldn’t be the norm or the expectation
After a wrong-way driver struck 25 LASD recruits on a training run, LE leaders and instructors should study this incident and consider changes to recruit training activities
Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
A new report proposes the incorporation of auxiliary private security agents in non-core areas such as administration and other ancillary tasks
A recent bill signed by Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom legalizes safe street crossings in the state that has the highest number of pedestrian deaths
PRODUCT NEWS
The deployment of 40 body cameras will equip every officer in the department
Henry pledges $60,000 to law enforcement charitable causes
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