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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
The Capitol Police ordered a full review of this incident as well as “mandatory refresher training on security screening, so this never happens again,” the department stated
Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson said the man was grabbing for his gun; jurors determined that video showed he was on the ground and looking away when the shots were fired
Former Jonesboro Officer Joseph Tucker Harris was arrested on charges of felony charges of aggravated assault, filing a false report and misdemeanor third-degree battery
After a traffic stop, the man informed officers that he had a handgun in the side of his waistband; he complied as the officer tried to remove it, unintentionally firing it in the process
Officers attempted to use a TASER, which was ineffective; they fired shots as the suspect continued to advance toward them with the knife
More than 20 LAPD officers lost their homes, prompting Warwick police to organize a fundraising campaign
Officer Terence Sutton was charged with murder and both he and Lt. Andrew Zabavsky were charged with obstruction of justice in the 2020 death of Karon Hylton-Brown
The names of 257 undercover officers were included in a public database, according to a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
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 captured the moment officers delivered a surprise Christmas tree to a financially-struggling family
Twelve models of the glove are available — all of which are available with EN 388:2003 Puncture/Needle Resistance Level 4
Body cameras could undermine the very community policing tactics they are intended to bolster, top Boston cops say
Jody “Joe” Vedepo head butted one officer in the chest, sending him to the hospital
Obama is proposing a three-year, $263M spending package to increase use of body cams, expand police training and add more resources for department reform
Researchers at Washington State University are working on a breath test to determine if a driver is under the influence of marijuana
Gunfire was reported but no one was wounded
National Guard reinforcements helped contain the latest protests in Ferguson, preventing a second night of chaos
Hammond’s mayor has returned two officers to regular duty two months after they were accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop