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BREAKING NEWS
Dash camera video from the Tontitown Police Department shows a cruiser rolling over multiple times after hitting the moving van
The Lexington police union argues the 2021 ban ignored collective bargaining agreements and put officers at greater risk
Troopers, bomb techs, paramedics and FBI agents share how the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing shaped their careers and their lives
JCPenney called — they want their catalog back
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner told Congress that sanctuary policies block deputies from honoring ICE detainers for individuals who pose a threat to community safety
The Glendale Police Department used real-time technology to track the suspect following a second vehicle assault on the department’s secured entrance
Detectives used technology and targeted policing to dismantle the 800 YGs, described as showing “absolute disregard for human life”
The 20-year-old gunman, shot by police, had been active in the Leon County Sheriff’s Office youth programs and carried a handgun and shotgun
Dashcam video shows the close call as the SUV slammed into a patrol vehicle moments after the officers leaped out of the way
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
In case of a natural disaster or a search of the building, for instance, having a high-quality digital map help find people
The governor signed an executive order in July authorizing the attorney general to investigate deaths of unarmed civilians
Several officers from around the country have gone viral asking their community to buy guns
The body camera video shows the drug-related home invasion that took a fatal turn
The officers said the department treats nonblack officers who shoot blacks more harshly than black officers
The defense will begin its case Wednesday morning
Police oversight officials ruled the officers’ actions in this 2012 video with Philip Coleman were justified
The video first appeared on Yeti: Campus Stories
Since there is no state law dictating which evidence should be tested, each department has discretion
Justice Department officials say they use patterns-and-practices probes to identify systemic failings