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BREAKING NEWS
‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
After spike strips failed, Idaho Springs Police Department and Colorado DOT snowplows worked together to block all lanes of I-70, forcing the suspect to surrender
The crash of the 38-year-old CAD system forced deputies to use handwritten notes and radio communications to manage calls
San Antonio Police said their investigation found the suspect allegedly shot himself in the head while running from officers into a drainage ditch
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott introduced the Parent Accountability Initiative after the fatal shooting of K-9 Bumi by a 13-year-old, charging the boy’s mother as an accessory
The DOJ will oversee efforts to address systemic issues within the Antioch Police Department, including K-9 bites and allegations of pre-planned assaults
The FBI says the suspect wore Meta smart glasses to film the area and planted explosive devices before the New Year’s Day rampage
Officer Cameron Richardson, 32, a U.S. Army veteran, had been with the Detroit Police Department for a year, Police Chief Todd Bettison said
The new law eliminates provisions that reduced benefits for retired police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public servants, offering retroactive and future payment increases
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 originally said 31 were arrested, but St. Louis County spokeswoman Candace Jarrett on Tuesday said 57 people were booked at the county jail alone
Current technology and operational procedures must be enhanced in order to ensure messages are received and can be responded to
The THERMAL STAR cools the body through waist-mounted air discharge nozzles, which can attach to spiral tubes and be worn over or under clothing
It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of the military lifestyle, but taking time to focus on your own well being is important
Social platform connects users through photo sharing
Missouri’s governor on Monday ordered the National Guard to a St. Louis suburb convulsed by protests over a fatal police shooting
New solution provides first responders with 4G/LTE coverage and capacity in one hour
Officer John Calhoun was shot Wednesday afternoon while struggling with an armed man near a bus stop
Missouri State Highway Patrol will take over supervising security in the St. Louis suburb that’s been the scene of violent protests
James Hill is on trial for charges of attempted homicide and related counts in the shooting