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BREAKING NEWS
When Oxnard Police officers ordered the man to drop the machete, he flipped over a table and ran toward an officer; he also cut a K-9’s mouth during his arrest
“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
Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas can be seen approaching the suspect vehicle’s passenger door just as it cracks open
Houston PD recruits are currently required to purchase their service firearms before joining the academy; they are only reimbursed if and when they are sworn in as officers
State troopers will be responsible for handling any police-related emergency calls in Central City until a decision is made as to the future of the department
“I’m the one that hired you!” Councilman Theodore D. Holloway yelled at the police officer after asking why he was stopped
The devices are used to modify firearms to function as fully automatic weapons
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
Police are using a relatively new application to collect photos and videos they hope will lead to arrests following weekend chaos at a pumpkin festival
Demonstrators who say they were taking part in a week of resistance to police brutality temporarily blocked traffic on a freeway through downtown Atlanta
Cameras were rolling Sunday morning when San Antonio Police Department officers engaged in a violent struggle downtown
The uPoint MRC system simplifies robot operations such as driving, manipulation and inspection using intuitive touchscreen technology
Dash cam video captured a close call for two New Jersey troopers and a driver after a speeding Jeep sideswiped their cars during a traffic stop
Police used pepper spray and chemical munitions to disperse groups of rioters after they ignored warnings to disperse
Officer’s body camera was activated during the arrest of a woman suspected of DWI – capturing the moment the woman attempted to frame him
Kustom Signals Inc. created this alternate monitor controller to mount almost anywhere without interfering with existing backup camera systems
Advocacy groups have appealed ruling that denied access to police records of license plate scans in LA, saying they are crucial to understanding the scope of government surveillance