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BREAKING NEWS
Sergeant M. Valle fatally shot a suspected burglar after being severely wounded by multiple gunshots at point-blank range
The Branson PD stated activity by groups like the Predator Poachers can pose “unnecessary risk” toward victims and cause harm through “unproven accusations”
Security video played at the news conference showed the suspect, dressed all in black and covering his face, paint the word “resist” across the glass doors of a Tesla service center
Helicopter video showed the suspect lying face down by a pool with two shotguns resting on a nearby table
“Good hit, good hit,” the Kalamazoo PD sergeant is heard saying on a body camera video as the car runs over the device, popping its tires around
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
“We have a revolving door of repeat, violent, gun-toting, poison-dealing offenders who are not being held as they should,” Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno stated
A Columbus SWAT officer fired shots after the man reached into his coat; investigation later confirmed he was in possession of a handgun
Sheriffs from across the state traveled to the state capitol to protest the bill, saying it would turn Maryland into a “sanctuary state” and place residents in danger
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
A 126-year-old court ruling that protects federal officers from state prosecutions for official actions
The vehicle was donated to the department for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Facebook post has garnered over 12K shares
Suspect was armed with a handgun and exchanged gunfire with the officers
The officers were responding to a robbery call at a residence
The pervasiveness of smartphones could be inhibiting officers’ ability, or at least their willingness, to fight crime.
The new Alpha Elite Black ballistic package is a lightweight Level IIIA body armor
A black man with a concealed weapon posted about being pulled over by an officer
Police say the 18-year-old shot himself after a shootout with officers
In filing the lawsuit, the plaintiffs pointed to a Chicago Police Department study