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Major Jeffrey Burke, who was assigned to work security after the attacks, had served with the New Jersey State Police for 26 years
“Jacksonville ISD is proud to recognize JISD Police Chief Bill Avera for an extraordinary 50 years of service to the community,” said JISD Superintendent Brad Stewart
Seattle cafe left scrambling after brazen early-morning egg theft — thieves made off with $780 in breakfast goods, including bacon and liquid eggs
Law enforcement agencies are considering opening small incinerators of their own — with state help
Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, “leaves a void that could never be filled,” the Roswell Police Department said in a news release
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
“The individual then began kicking the vehicle’s door in an attempt to escape,” the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said; the deputies were able to safely restrain the man
The Broward Sheriff’s Office currently staffs the facility 24 hours a day but says critical shortages and safety concerns make continued operations unsustainable
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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
Police say a gun was found in the vehicle
William Porter faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of all charges
The man shouted for deputies to kill him, but they were able to successfully get him to drop his weapon
The video surveillance market is projected to grow to $42B by 2020 from $13B in 2013
Officials are sounding off about the incident
The suspect stepped out of the car, held a gun to his head and threatened to shoot officers and himself
Charges were filed after video of the encounter surfaced
Police feel their job has changed after more than a year of high-profile deadly confrontations
The suspect crashed a stolen vehicle and was transported to the hospital due to health concerns
In the span of six days, police suddenly have a pair of poster cases for the use of military-style equipment