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BREAKING NEWS
The shooter had already killed two victims and himself when LVMPD officers arrived at the building; they cleared the building while ensuring the threat was neutralized
Quick action by Paramedic Gabrielle Pride and Officer Taylor Gibbons cleans, saves and re-homes the animal
The rescued woman said she, her daughter, and her niece were kayaking for the first time when her kayak capsized after getting caught on a downed tree in the river
The man allegedly made false statements under the guise of two investment companies; he gained $35 million from investors but paid them only $8.8 million
Detective Joseph Pucciano, a heralded gang-buster and member of the NYPD’s famed Italian Squad in the 1920s, died July 13, 1928, of pulmonary tuberculosis
The former Westminster police officer, Nicole Brown, 39, was charged with 15 felonies stemming from the alleged workers’ compensation fraud
Self-paced modules wrap with live July sessions to help agencies curb officer collisions and struck-by deaths
Series on rural policing challenges earns top business journalism honor as Lexipol Media Group tallies seven Neal nominations
NLEOMF also names Chief Tom Manger for lifetime achievement and Craig Floyd for distinguished service at annual board awards
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
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association claims the city violated an agreement when officers were involuntarily assigned to wear them
The officer was seriously injured and one suspect was fatally shot after a traffic stop
Suspect described as a dangerous man who had deliberate plan to cause a mass casualty event at one or more locations in the county
Melina Roberge and Isabelle Lagace were arrested in Australia on suspicion of importing cocaine - and documented their entire trip on Instagram
Suspect shot himself in the head after suffering two gunshot wounds
Officer Jesse Hartnett was critically wounded by a Glock reported stolen by a veteran colleague three years earlier
Two hard body armor kits will be placed in each of the approximately 60 patrol cars for officers to slip on during an active shooting scenario
K-9 Bob was able to track the suspect several blocks away where police arrested Dequan Marquis Jackson for armed robbery
New video released shows the pursuit of Daniel Harris before he was pulled over by Trooper Jermaine Saunders
The gun-battle pursuit started after a man fled from his home when police responded to a domestic violence call