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BREAKING NEWS
Officials suggested that the LAPD update their communication training to better handle situations like this event
Teak reported to shootings and bar closings, community events and protests; his riders say he was born to be a police horse, often the first to lead the mounted patrol into a crowd
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said the escapees broke through a cell wall and used a blind spot to flee undetected, likely with help from inside the Orleans Justice Center
Fu Zai’s compact frame allows him to maneuver under vehicles and inspect tight spaces other dogs struggle to reach
The Broward County project, which cost a total of about $80,000, was funded by a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant and took about a year to roll out
Prosper Police Department aims for an 86-second response time average with grant-funded Flock Aerodome system
“To assess whether an officer acted reasonably in using force, a court must consider all … facts and events leading up to the climactic moment,” the majority opinion stated
“[The officers’] decisive actions and commitment to protecting the lives of others exemplify the very best of our profession,” Clark Police Captain Miguel Acabou said
The distraught suspect made vague, threatening comments before trying to grab the Clark County deputy’s gun, leading to the fatal stabbing
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
Sgt. Stacey Baumgartner died en route to a hospital following Sunday night’s collision
Police say they’ve stopped using the devices after getting bogged down by federal regulations
Nika Larsen, a state police lab technician, is suspected of removing drugs and replacing them with over-the-counter medications
The driver was eventually caught after police pinned the car against a guardrail
The law says officers can’t be required to write a certain number of tickets within a specified time frame
Councilman’s comment stemmed from PD’s demand for riot gear that properly fit officers
His bulletproof vest saved his life and he’ll soon head home from the hospital
The alleged falsified stops were discovered when supervisors could not find accompanying dash cam video of the stops
Critics warn that the emphasis on de-escalation could lead officers to hesitate in life-threatening situations
Bedonie repeatedly ignored commands to drop his weapon, caught on recently-released body cam video