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BREAKING NEWS
Greenwood Police Officer D.J. Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years
Instructor Charles Vacca was standing next to the girl when she pulled the trigger and the recoil sent the gun over her head
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
Ian Cramer was sentenced to serve 28 years in prison for driving head-on into Deputy Paul Martin’s vehicle after fleeing from a hospital
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
The “Halo Law” adds misdemeanor penalties for people who refuse to back 25 feet away from public safety personnel responding to incidents
The Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
Between new initiatives and leadership changes, Detroit continues to be in the spotlight on how it is managing violent crime throughout the city
Of the 46 academies examined, 11 reportedly had variations in the required number of classroom and skill development hours and six did not deliver all required lessons
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
Officers investigating allegations that a person may be a danger to himself or others would be required to first check a state database to determine whether the person owns firearms
Department became one of the first agencies in the country to distribute a theft-deterring chemical that leaves DNA-like “signatures” on property
11 principals, vice principals and administrators have volunteered under a program approved following the school shooting at Sandy Hook
The LAPD said it is putting together a team of privacy advocates that will include the ACLU to help craft policies
The Explorer for ArcGIS shares maps between users and allows for manipulation during presentations
The antenna supports high-speed mobile networks
Software integrates video, CAD and more to increase situational awareness
Police in Georgia say they used a GPS device hidden inside a Teddy bear to track down the toy and apprehend a suspect