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BREAKING NEWS
The 14-year-old girl was hiding in a mall changing room when an officer shot at a suspect; the bullet skipped off a floor tile and fatally struck her
Equipped with live video, two-way communication and AI navigation, the RADDOG LE2 helps officers assess threats remotely before taking action
The bill would place the city’s police force under a state-appointed board, making St. Louis one of few major U.S. cities without local law enforcement oversight
State officials warn that law enforcement leaders who fail to follow immigration laws could face penalties or removal from office
Designed for real-world DFR training, testing and collaboration, FLI Town will provide a secure, vendor-agnostic environment
The move also switches the Sebastopol Police Department from gray cruisers to black and white models after instances of citizens confusing officers for security guards
Set to Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” the West Memphis PD’s video has led to recruitment inquiries from Canada to Africa
The man was originally sentenced to death in 2016, but the ruling was overturned on appeal due to changes in Florida’s death penalty laws; in Sept. 2024, a jury voted 9-3 in favor of execution
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The “Q-Stat” system will track 311 complaints and hold precincts accountable for addressing public concerns
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
One traffic stop netted two drunk-driving arrests in Vermont after police say a backseat passenger jumped in the driver’s seat
The 18-year-old was charged in the assault of two officers
State attorney said no charges were possible after a medical examiner death accidental and officer acted accordingly
Tablet is designed to be reliable even in extreme environments
The suspect grabbed a gun, ran, then spun and fired at police after they entered his apartment
Cops are investigating video of a gun-firing drone the teenager claims he made with help from a professor
A uniformed St. Louis police sergeant was ambushed in a hail of gunfire, saved by his body armor
A Confederate flag on police patches is at the center of a heated debate
Police motorcycle officers will be able to choose a two-color combination