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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
This year, NLEOMF is placing a special emphasis on traffic safety nominations following a concerning rise in traffic-related officer fatalities
The Jackson PD will use the money to maintain the LPR system that has been in operation since 2022; the sheriff’s office will continue its contract with the LPR vendor Flock Safety
Chief Deputy Burl Wesley Everman suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a burglary call on Nov. 9, 2024
Marin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike Dawson broke a tailgate window for the driver to escape, pulling them to safety just before the car fully submerged
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted that if community members were opposed to the sign, posted outside the county jail, they should sign a Change.org petition
“It’s kind of like living out an episode of ‘Cops’ every day,” Police Technician Supervisor Austin Simayo said
Fort Worth dispatchers and officers tried to persuade the man to surrender peacefully and used less leathal measures to try to disarm him before the shooting occurred
The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year’s Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people
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
The antlers of the two bucks were locked together. One deer was dead and the other was thrashing around
Man who was shot and killed by officers at a busy intersection had thrown multiple rocks, hitting two officers, and had refused to put down other stones
The bipartisan panel is to first hear testimony from local officials as a prelude to calling upon members of Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration in the coming weeks
Cpl. Richard Schroeter pulled the trigger on his firearm while discussing the trigger mechanism during a Sept. 30 training session
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and a Sulphur police officer were shot during a five-hour standoff Monday
Doubts over the legality — and wisdom — of the attorney’s tactics have been expressed by legal experts and local authorities
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Officers responded to the scene Christmas Day and found the driver locked inside the car, suffering from smoke inhalation
27-year-old Sawyer Flache opened fire on the helicopter as it arrived – resulting in a 30 minute standoff
Graham’s slaying illustrates why expansion of Virginia’s DNA collection effort is a good idea, proponents say