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Video shows San Luis Obispo deputies arriving in marked cruisers before a muzzle flash appears; the suspect then fired shots at close range
The man swerved across several lanes with his car’s gas pedal fully depressed, striking the driver’s side of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian LaVigne’s cruiser
Previously, suspected Glock switch owners were prosecuted federally; the state ban expedites prosecutions and doesn’t require proof that the suspect was “knowingly” in possession
“This is the most significant fentanyl seizure in Manatee County history, and our community and neighboring counties are safer because of it,” Sheriff Rick Wells stated
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
Scottsdale PD officers responded after an American Fine Art Gallery employee reported hearing someone inside; after launching a drone, officers found the man lying on the roof
“Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage” delves into themes such as what defines a hero, why individuals risk their lives for others and the nature of sacrifice
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The North Las Vegas PD won the Top Agency award, K9 Axl from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office took the Top Dog title and Culver City PD’s K9 Storm received the Tough Dog award
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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




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The 2.8 pound ruggedized tablet withstands drops of up to three feet
The judge questioned the city’s 48-hour rule that allows officers who have used deadly force to wait two days to be interviewed
One of the ghosts believed to haunt the hunt location is a policeman who was shot to death by a burglar on the roof
A man led deputies on a pursuit before engaging them in a shootout
FBI uses airplanes during investigations of specific suspects in criminal, terrorism and espionage investigations
The passage connecting warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, was about 2,400 feet long and 30 feet deep
Officer Randolph Holder’s slaying has raised questions about the risks and potential shortcomings of drug courts
Newly released bodycam footage shows the aftermath of a shooting that left four injured and one dead
The chief said the firearm may have been in the process of being cleared when it discharged
The Investigate streamlines the collection, organization and sharing of potential evidence

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