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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
“Jacksonville ISD is proud to recognize JISD Police Chief Bill Avera for an extraordinary 50 years of service to the community,” said JISD Superintendent Brad Stewart
Seattle cafe left scrambling after brazen early-morning egg theft — thieves made off with $780 in breakfast goods, including bacon and liquid eggs
Law enforcement agencies are considering opening small incinerators of their own — with state help
Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, “leaves a void that could never be filled,” the Roswell Police Department said in a news release
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
“The individual then began kicking the vehicle’s door in an attempt to escape,” the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said; the deputies were able to safely restrain the man
The Broward Sheriff’s Office currently staffs the facility 24 hours a day but says critical shortages and safety concerns make continued operations unsustainable
Hamilton County deputies are preparing to enforce federal immigration laws under President Trump’s expanded 287(g) program
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
Olawale Agoro, of Hackensack, now faces charges of hindering apprehension, false swearing and resisting arrest
Community Police Commission issued a statement saying the new technology may have unintended consequences
Police say the suspect was arrested for an attempted carjacking and died after fighting with officers and being TASERed
Man accused of pointing a loaded pistol at cop during a foot pursuit was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday
Jessica Liesmann and her boyfriend yanked the suspect out of his car and body-slammed him on the pavement after he hit Liesmann’s vehicle
4-year-old boy who was bitten by his father’s police dog had to have his leg amputated below the knee, and the K-9 will probably be euthanized
The crime-fighting vehicles get a new look and features for this summer
Said Wednesday that he had tried in vain to urge Gov. Jay Nixon to deploy the National Guard in his town as people burned and looted buildings in protest of a grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case
Agency has acquired nine of the single-passenger cars for the pilot program and currently is trying one out in Central Park
Police believe the suspect came in contact with gasoline during the crash, causing the fire after the ECD connected