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BREAKING NEWS
“We prepare them for the rigors of the police academy and the policing profession, so that when they do enter into the recruit class they have the tools and skills to be successful,” Capt. Parker Bode said
Bystander footage shows the suspect wearing a helmet threatening an officer with the sword; the officer fired a shot, striking her
“His reasoning: ‘I would rather rob a bank than work for my brother,’” DeFuniak Springs police said
Kelly Davis is more than just the team’s safety manager — players turn to him for personal advice, and to hear stories from his 28 years in the Chicago PD
The affected 365+ grants include those intended to provide programs for gun crime prevention, anti-human trafficking and juvenile justice initiatives
Wellness
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office’s 4/8/40 schedule pays deputies for working four 10-hour shifts, while they can use 2 hours per shift to work out, go to counseling or do other activities
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Though officers would not be barred from conducting “lawful pretextual traffic stops,” CPD’s draft stressed that they “must strike a balance [with] the community’s sense of fairness”
The film’s release comes after city officials told police and fire unions they would not get raises in their new contracts because of unprecedented financial pressures
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The judge on Monday tossed a jury’s finding in April that the police shooting was justified
What started as a domestic violence call became a two-alarm fire
The suspects fled in the stolen car, which is still missing
The first cruiser of a convoy rear-ended a civilian’s vehicle
Multiple news outlets reported that police fired back and hit one person
The police chief said the officer was shot several times and dragged about a quarter-mile
Federal authorities made no immediate attempt to retake the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
There will be ‘a major overhaul’ of the policy regarding how officers respond to incidents and the use of force
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