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BREAKING NEWS
A legislative report found that while the violent crime rate has persisted above the national average, the rate of solving such crimes has steadily dropped over the last decade
The Minneapolis park police officer was struck in the arm when the suspect pulled the trigger on the officer’s holstered weapon during a ground struggle
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders, AG Pam Bondi said
Perry County deputies say the man, arrested with meth and cash, escaped handcuffs and stole a marked Charger before being caught after a foot pursuit with Kentucky State Police
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Surrey Police arrested 18 people after undercover cops were catcalled, followed and harassed during a plainclothes operation
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
The man said he needed help and the noise was an attempt to prompt LAPD action on claims of past assaults he believes were overlooked
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
A Florida court will determine whether police are allowed to use facial recognition software to identify suspects without ever notifying them of the technology
Blue Line Innovations’ main goal is to improve officer and public safety with products designed by cops, for cops
Mayor Mark Farrell and Chief Bill Scott are at odds over a controversial ballot measure to arm San Francisco officers with TASERs
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Global orders for bullet-resistant school supplies have been coming in “fast and furious” since the Valentine’s Day massacre
The tech company allowed several U.S. 911 centers to use their data to pinpoint a caller’s location
Texas DPS is launching a new drone program, about eight years after scrapping its first effort due to challenges posed by federal restrictions and maintenance costs
Officer Chase Maddox was the eighth officer in the United States shot and killed in the line of duty this year
The National Institute of Justice has formed a committee to update the standards for law enforcement firearms
Two deputies were fatally shot while wearing body armor, prompting questions about whether the area’s LEOs have enough protection from powerful ammunition