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BREAKING NEWS
“If they don’t [kill me], I’m going to kill as many people as I can,” the suspect told dispatchers
After the dog fell through the ice, the owner tried to rescue it before also falling through
“Fatigue physically and mentally impacts the abilities of a driver — it has effects on a driver’s...coordination and reaction time,” Colorado State Patrol Col. Matthew Packard said
“When I left, I don’t know why, I thought I was going to come back to my house,” said Collin Davis, a Sierra Madre Search and Rescue volunteer
New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare had stopped to help the man when he was gunned down by Jaremy Smith, who is also charged in the killing of a paramedic whose stolen car was involved in the officer’s killing
“The program includes evidence-based treatment, and recovery support for persons with opioid use disorder… and mental health disorders,” the Richmond Sheriff’s Office stated
“We’re very worried that this person may harm himself or others if he continues to experiment with thermite,” Special Agent in Charge W. Mike Herrington said
The suspect sustained minor injuries when the East Rochester PD officer returned fire; he has since been charged with attempted murder and sentenced to 35 years to life
The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned
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
Before the violent clash that ended one of their lives and permanently altered the other’s, the two deputies shared some things in common
As police raced to a high school last week in response to reports of a possible shooter, they faced the daunting task of trying to secure a maze of buildings
Balloon was experimental and among several technologies being used in search
A sheriff’s detention officer shot and killed a jail inmate in Phoenix who slipped out of his restraints, ran away and struggled with another officer over a gun Tuesday
Inert munitions make reality training possible without breaking the bank
The crowd of 40-50 people began throwing flag poles they had been carrying at officers as police tried to control the crowd
Three officers are being commended for rescuing an unconscious woman from a burning car after it slammed into a tree
A Silicon Valley startup has developed technology to let dispatchers know when a police officer’s weapon has been fired
Officer with sirens on waved away as pack of roughly 50 riders can be seen speeding, doing wheelies and standing on their bikes