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BREAKING NEWS
San Bernardino County deputies confronted the subject after 911 callers reported he was assaulting family members and damaging property with the tool
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper stopped the driver by pinning the car to a barrier with his cruiser
Daily applications to the NYPD increased by nearly 45%, from 56 to 81 per day on average; since February, more than 9,700 people have applied to take the next police exam
West York Patrolman Andrew W. Duarte was fatally struck by another officer’s gunfire as they shot and killed man who was holding a nurse hostage at gunpoint
Detectives say a suspect can be seen on video ducking under the gate of the department’s parking garage as it was closing and took guns, ammunition and a multi-use launcher
ShotStop Ballistics is also facing federal probes after an investigation found the company was buying armor plates from China and claiming they were manufactured in the U.S.
Boat crews, including the Sarasota PD Marine unit, were able to safely stop the vessel after the boater was thrown overboard
Mooresville Officer Chase Pitcock was clipped while diving away from the speeding vehicle
In 2024, Seattle PD rolled out a package of incentives, including a $50,000 bonus for lateral recruits; the department has brought on 60 new officers in 2025
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
The decision applies in the five states in the 4th Circuit
The alleged offenses were listed as disobeying a traffic order, battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest
The quick-thinking officers were able to save others and the woman from herself
The police heard a gunshot and saw people running away when they ran towards the source
Washington, D.C. and nine states have enacted laws in 2015 that address access to body-camera footage
Some critics are questioning whether the officers acted in self-defense
As officers rendered aid, the suspect told them he’d ‘never do meth again’
Both sides agree the camera that caught the incident was at a distance and the footage is of low quality
The bill places the burden on those seeking video to prove that its release is in the public interest
If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and $500K in fines