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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
The man pointed a gun at two different officers before he was shot and taken into custody; he has been charged with attempted murder
Philadelphia police used mounted officers and emergency alerts to control the crowds after Eagles fans ignited fires and tore down traffic poles
Pasadena Police officers banged on doors — and in at least one case broke down a door — to find and wake residents and get them to safety, the footage showed
SDPD Chief Scott Wahl said that the department “believes imposing these restrictions could negatively impact public safety”
President Donald Trump met with New Orleans police, firefighters and paramedics before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, praising their courage following the Bourbon Street terror attack
West Long Branch Patrolman Dave Brosonski, who is highly trained in water rescue, entered the frigid water and was able to get the boy out and to the shore
After they towed his pickup truck, the accused burglar called 911 to ask about his vehicle; he told dispatchers his location and deputies arrested him
Major Jeffrey Burke, who was assigned to work security after the attacks, had served with the New Jersey State Police for 26 years
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
Officer was in the weapons room at the back of the courthouse when the gun discharged, striking the officer in the upper leg
Police are finding themselves responding to an increase in calls from residents upset with neighbors or plow drivers who dump snow where it doesn’t belong
Video or audio recorded from any device used by a cop — such as one attached to a car, boat or aircraft — would be exempt from state’s open records law
“Nothing on that video suggests that we were violating anyone’s rights. That’s what makes it even more perplexing to me”
Security planning began long before the grand jury announcement
Called for additional training and safety instructions for crew members of the TV show in response to the shooting death of an audio technician
The Smart Vault can accommodate 15 different fingerprints and features an automatic opening 14-gauge steel door
All models utilize a single transverse mounted CR123 battery with a minimum of 8 hours expected life
A prisoner trying to escape while being transported through Terminal C at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was shot by the officer who was escorting him
Suspected gunman killed by police after shooting attacks had a background in criminal gangs