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BREAKING NEWS
The 19-year-old suspect admitted to officers that he enjoyed driving stolen cars following the crash that left a trooper with a broken leg and shoulder blade
“You don’t have authority to tell me to get on the ground,” the man said as he ran backward toward the Salt Lake City cruiser and bystander vehicle
Ex-N.Y. trooper who said he was shot on duty turns self in on evidence tampering, misconduct charges
The former trooper reported that he had been shot after he stopped to check on a stranded motorist in October 2024
The driver was fatally shot when he was seen reaching for what Tampa, Fla. officers believed was a weapon after a pursuit; three officers were injured during the incident
“Our [officers] jumped into action without hesitation, braved the elements, and risked their own safety to rescue an animal in need,” DEC’s LE director Karen Pryzlak said
Wellness
The agreement ensures any cop catastrophically injured in the line of duty, regardless of years of service, can receive 75% reimbursement for health insurance under the plan
Body camera footage shows Officers Dave Foster and Mike Ross comforting the scared children by singing songs and getting them chicken nuggets from McDonald’s
Sund discusses intelligence gaps, officer resilience and key takeaways in the new series “Heroes Behind the Badge”
Clinton Township PD Sgt. Ryan Bates saw that the SUV had started to sink and came up with a game plan to remove the driver before the vehicle completely submerged
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
U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson late Thursday granted a temporary restraining order on behalf of protesters
Several websites for the city of Oakland were knocked out in a likely cyberattack
Despite its attention-grabbing name, developer says “Driving While Black” app will provide common sense advice to motorists of all races on how to safely interact with police during traffic stops
Lawyers sought a temporary restraining order on Missouri police, who they say have unnecessarily intimidated demonstrators
Preliminary plans call for 450 additional officers to carry the electroshock weapons while on patrol, police officials said Wednesday
From trends to tragedy, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
Officials say a fan was “belligerent” and assaulted officers prior to encounter captured on video
Hundreds marched through the streets for a fourth straight night, blocking traffic on a highway and delaying train services
Hundreds brought traffic on Interstate 80 to a standstill and another group forced an Amtrak train to stop