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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
“From the moment [Officer Tyler Hawes] could speak in the hospital, he made one thing clear — he was coming back to serve Fargo,” the police department posted
Kevin Davis alleged the former Alachua County sheriff had a pattern of racial bias in staffing decisions, which led to Davis being repeatedly overlooked in favor of Black candidates
Volusia County deputies deployed spike strips and a K-9 to end the pursuit, which began when the suspect refused to exit his vehicle during a traffic stop
State officials are still “having conversations” over concerns about how “Karina’s law” might make it difficult for law enforcement to store all the guns officers confiscate
Central to the legal issue was whether Raleigh PD Officer Gabriel Torres was on duty on Oct. 13, 2022, when he pulled out of his driveway to investigate the sound of gunshots
The deployment allows officers to use their smartphones as both mobile and desktop workstations to reduce reliance on traditional laptops
The LASD stated that the deputy was relieved of duty without pay and that his actions were “completely contrary” to the department’s values and standards
The ad, directed by filmmaker Michael Bay, highlighted the department’s history by showcasing key moments that may have been catastrophic without Secret Service protection
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
Video purported to be by rebel group al-Shabab urged Muslims to attack shopping malls in the U.S., Canada, Britain and other Western countries
Inmates had set fires and caused significant damage after taking over part of the facility
Cameras are being worn on a volunteer basis during a 90-day test period at locations in New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Michigan and Washington state
Female officer’s head was repeatedly slammed into the ground during the vicious assault
Investigators asked the public Thursday to provide more social media images and eyewitness accounts of shooting that has sparked a series of protests
4-year-old Renzo had been with the Coconut Creek Police Department for more than a year
Agent was shot in the leg Thursday when his gun unintentionally discharged during firearms training
Anodized aluminum body is designed to last through years of heavy use with minimized corrosion
Gunman opened fire on two officers Halloween night in 2009
Officer was in the weapons room at the back of the courthouse when the gun discharged, striking the officer in the upper leg