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BREAKING NEWS
Deputy Martin Shields Jr., 37, was fatally shot upon arriving at the scene, according to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office
The off-duty Miami-Dade deputy fired a shot while taking the suspect into custody after spotting him at a park
Senior Officer Alex Roberts served in HPD’s Solo Motorcycle Detail and was hit by another vehicle while on duty
“We’re going to be conducting this operation until we feel that we’ve been successful,” Marcos Charles, the acting head of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations said. “There’s not an end date in sight.”
Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were killed when the suspect opened fire as they entered a residence
“Police work brings with it … wounds that sometimes create heavy, heavy hearts. And right now our priority is … supporting our people,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stated
The Modesto Police officer fired several shots as the suspect approached; the suspect fled after hitting the officer, and was later taken into custody after being spotted by a drone
Detectives Isaiah Emenheiser and Mark Baker and Detective Sgt. Cody Becker were shot at close range by a gunman lying in wait as they entered a home
A Broward Circuit judge ruled that Jose Mateo could not be prosecuted in the death of Frank Ordonez because Florida’s so-called “stand your ground” law justified the shooting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
Union leaders argued the new law illegally preempts existing state traffic laws
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
Safe to say it’s not like Hollywood
The center has access to about 1,700 cameras including traffic, surveillance and private security cameras
Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents
As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology and in a limited capacity
Video shows the suspect escaping out a bedroom window and hopping fences through the neighborhood
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
After the gunman shot the first officer, he tried unsuccessfully to drive out of the garage of the home where he later barricaded himself
The new vehicle seats up to 12 officers and is equipped to treat traumatic injuries inside the cabin, officials said