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BREAKING NEWS
Two days after Mayor Ron Shinnick terminated the entire Cohutta Police Department, officials found his order violated the town charter
Nitrous oxide can affect a user’s mental state by “almost immediately” providing euphoria and numbness of the body, according to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation
West Boylston’s police chief refuses to return until the town administrator is removed after being ordered to take down a Trump flag in the police station’s gym
“These bad boys do look delicious though,” an Indianapolis Metro Police Department officer is heard saying in the video while holding a box
“Jett continues to earn his position as a member of this agency,” Roscommon Sheriff’s Office officials said. “We are so pleased that he keeps bringing Sgt. Darsow to work with him for every shift!”
When Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies woke up the driver, he tried to drive away; a scuffle ensued, during which the man bit both a deputy and a K-9
Criminal Justice Programs
“I will be there washing cars with them,” Genesee County District Court Judge Jeffrey Clothier said
Fla. law enhances penalties for undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, expands ICE cooperation
Under the law, any migrant who is in the country illegally and convicted of a capital felony must be sentenced to death, removing jury discretion and challenging existing precedent
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
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
Made a post on Facebook inviting friends to join him at batting practice in Boise
The officer had to be cut out of his vehicle, but he wasn’t hurt
Unnamed officer was found to be justified for drawing his gun after his partner wrestled with a protester who struck him on Dec. 10
A two-officer patrol car stopped a vehicle when shots were fired in their direction
Department’s police chief credited his officers for their handling of the potentially deadly incident
Police chiefs weigh in on their experiences with body cameras, and how the technology affects public interactions and officer safety
Defining when to record and giving your officers discretion to turn it off will maintain privacy and community relations
Had past bank robbery conviction, wanted probation status and lived under false name
The tablet has an IP65 rating for dust and water-sealing protection and exceeds the MIL-STD 810G industry standard for ruggedness
Cops are directing traffic as the group heads toward the police administration building where a there is a scheduled meeting of the city Police Commission