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BREAKING NEWS
Road to Recovery
Officer Arik Matson was shot in the head while on duty in 2020; he underwent months of treatment and had to relearn how to use the left side of his body
A judge ruled that due to a law prohibiting police involvement with vehicle repossessions without a court order, the officer was not acting in his official capacity when the shooting occurred
Former National City Police officer Ashley Cummins alleged she was passed over for promotions and suspended after a shooting despite not being involved in the incident
With its new camera enforcement system, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department detected 10,000 violations in February, leading to 300 warnings or citations
The 70-year-old suspect made an obscene gesture toward a 49-year-old man before hitting him, Meridian Police stated
The officer retreated for cover and returned fire, despite being shot in the foot by the suspect
The league’s suit accused the commander of passing herself off as a lower-ranking officer and filling out a survey meant to grade supervisors
“We will not tolerate lawlessness ... aimed at the police,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on X, saying several suspects were arrested “for crimes that endangered our cops”
The Anaheim, California PD officer stated over radio that the man had pointed the gun at another officer; the man was fatally shot after failing to drop the gun and continuing to flee
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 woman bought the gun for her boyfriend who used it to shoot and kill Officer Kerrie Orozoco
Officer Daniel Webster died from a gunshot wound sustained in a traffic stop
For five years, the Los Angeles Police Department has been trying to track him down
Dash cam footage of the encounter has viewers split on why woman was stopped
Investigators classified the shooting as self-defense
More than 430 weapons were recovered from the crime scene, including 151 firearms
Police say every error or misjudgment is broadcast endlessly, creating hostility towards cops
The bill would require agencies to adopt written policies for investigating officers after fatal shootings
Chief Darrell Allen was working as security at a bar when he was shot
Authorities have released few details about the shootings that happened Saturday in broad daylight