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BREAKING NEWS
Officers with the Denton PD responded after a 911 caller reported a vehicle had driven off a bridge; they smashed a window to free the woman from her car
Prosecutors stated that Michele Fiore had raised more than $70,000 for the statue of a fallen Las Vegas officer, but had spent some of it on surgery and her daughter’s wedding
U.S. District Judge William Orrick wrote that defendants are barred “from directly or indirectly taking any action to withhold, freeze or condition federal funds” for the time being
City officials, who disagreed over certain elements of the lawsuit, say they plan to refile it with changes
Port Authority Police Officer Tore McCarthy, who survived late-stage colon cancer, graduated from the agency’s emergency services academy
DJ, who has battled cancer since 2018, was sworn into more than 200 law enforcement agencies during a single ceremony in Berkeley, Missouri
The stolen merchandise included tequila, pet food and personal care products, as well as a shipment of bitcoin mining computers valued at $2.7 million
Lake County deputies found the man demanding to be let into a house; when a deputy refused to enter, the man began banging on the door and pointed a gun at the window
The Washington County deputy alleged she was investigated for “stealing” a $1.91 salsa container as retaliation for reporting another officer’s misconduct
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 deputy spent over 50 years second-guessing his actions and waiting in agony to find out whether he would be prosecuted
The report says the ECD probably sent suspect into cardiac arrest
The TAG Safe Infection Control System dissolves, disinfects, and protects against harmful germs and diseases
Our audience had several ideas on how product companies can take advantage of their unique position in the industry to aid officers in these difficult times
The incident started after the taxi driver and suspect had a dispute over the cab fare
The network-connected glasses have an integrated camera for shooting video and photos
A sheriff’s office report says the deputy saw a man get out of the vehicle with a gun
Sherman Jumper is survived by his wife, four children, one stepson and 11 grandchildren
From acts of incredible heroism to continued anti-police protests, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
From flashlights to backpacks, we’ve gathered up 10 must-have outdoor and tactical products for you