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BREAKING NEWS
Lessons learned from the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting helped authorities to work “seamlessly” in reacting to the UNLV attack, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill said
“She was the kidnapping victim, who had been with this suspect for over a month on the run,” Kansas Highway Patrol stated. “Thankfully the men were taken into custody”
The man had ordered a guard to put all weapons in a Jeep and leave the keys in the ignition or he would “kill everyone on this base”
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Of the 370 people arrested, 205 had criminal convictions or charges, ICE reported; six were foreign fugitives facing charges or convictions for murder and other felony charges
The discovery follows a string of violent acts targeting Tesla across the country with President Donald Trump calling the attacks “domestic terrorism”
The FBI said residents are advised to “exercise vigilance” and to stay on the “look out for suspicious activity” when in proximity to a Tesla dealership or “Tesla-related entities”
The Rio Rancho Police Department cruiser fell into the sinkhole after a water main break caused a large portion of the road to collapse
Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins was convicted of conspiracy and fraud for accepting bribes to hire unqualified auxiliary deputies
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 Investigate streamlines the collection, organization and sharing of potential evidence
One officer tried to use a stun gun on suspect, but it was not effective
Harris Corp. unveils its full-spectrum multiband portable radio
The Falcon Shield features multi-spectral threat sensors and a variety of response capabilities
The vehicle is a larger BearCatmodel designed to meet the needs of both SWAT and tactical EMS teams
The photo went viral after the department posted it on Facebook
The city’s police union is not on board with the changes, which affect a broad range of departmental procedures
The new shoe design has a lower ankle to ensure comfortable fit
An emergency transmitter helps locate family members who have wandered off due to Alzheimer’s, autism