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BREAKING NEWS
Law enforcement agencies reported disruptions due to the Microsoft 365 outage, including having to write 911 calls on paper to share with first responders
The suspect, who was found by a Slidell Police drone and K-9s, told officers that they would never find the weapon — but thanks to K-9 Max, they did
Body camera footage shows a Baltimore County Police officer taking cover behind a trash can before returning fire and fatally wounding the man
The court concluded it was likely Trump lawfully exercised his authority in federalizing control of the guard, stating incidents of violence against LEOs prompted federal intervention
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for first responders to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
The law covers all gun manufacturers and federal firearm licensees in product liability claims regarding the “absence or presence” of four specific safety features
Carlos Gonzalo Coronel was previously convicted of DUI in 2011, pleading no contest to DUI for alcohol or drugs, according to court records
The burned cruisers suffered more than $500,000 in damage, with the cost to replace the vehicles being around $800,000
Metropolitan Officer Jeffrey Smith’s widow is suing a man who battered her husband during the storming of the Capitol, which she claimed caused the concussion that led to his suicide
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Deputy D. Hernandez detained Kiondre Zachary with the help of other inmates in the pod
Deputy Nolan Murray, who was wearing body armor, was wounded by a shot fired out the window of the room
Trijicon’s products help cops meet mission requirements
The pursuit reached speeds up to 115 miles per hour
More than 300 outgunned LEOs from five agencies, fighting for their lives, fired more than 550 rounds
Among the concerns were issues with arrest procedures and the use of non-lethal weapons
In unveiling the new sticker, Mayor Dan McLaughlin said a number of residents requested Orland Park do something to support law enforcement
Police Chief Cameron Logan has removed large decals from eight police cars after backlash from the public
Police Chief Eric Jewkes said officers instructed the suspect a total of 55 times to put down his gun, lie down or otherwise reduce his threat level
The woman had her 8-year-old daughter blow into an ignition device shortly before she crashed and was again charged with drunken driving