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BREAKING NEWS
The department is in the process of searching for “host families” to keep cat deputies across the city
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christina Kohler and retired deputy Maria Vasquez died within days of each other in separate instances
“This would expand the ability to stop drug-impaired driving” with the goal of safer roads for everyone, said Mike Hanson, director of DPS’ Office of Traffic Safety
Manuel Santiago, 75, and Martin Devlin, 80, are accused of lying about the man’s confession; Frank Jastrzembski, 77, is accused of lying about other evidence
The State Police Trial Board found that Michael Proctor violated policy by sharing “defamatory, disparaging and/or otherwise inappropriate text messages” about Read
Maquade Chesley was fired for secretly recording a private conversation, a felony in Nevada; Chesley’s suit alleges the Mesquite PD violated policy in firing him
ILEETA and Polizeitrainer in Deutschland (PiD) have formed a transcontinental partnership to enhance global police training, knowledge exchange and professional development
There were 71 homicides in Macon-Bibb County in 2022, 40 in 2023 and 39 in 2024, Mayor Lester Miller said
FBI Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans said that while it was too early to call the incident an act of terrorism, it had “some of the hallmarks” and a “potential political agenda”
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 deputy sheriff was responding to a report of a stolen truck when the suspect fled, hitting a firefighter head on
City officials no longer have to sell people that the cameras, located in public areas, are not meant to invade privacy
The program is likely to be phased in over three years and cost roughly $7M
The officer is in serious condition, but expected to survive thanks to his vest
Cop was honored for his quick and life-saving action in the gunbattle that wounded his field training officer
The NAACP and other leaders are looking into a post by a veteran police chief on his personal Facebook
An officer was able to stop a woman from committing suicide
Applicants say limitations are justified because footage of encounters can be highly emotional or in private spaces
Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder is remembered for his selfless service to others