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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
The Cobb County Police Department said the arrests were achieved within a 30-day span thanks to “cutting-edge technology, unwavering dedication and teamwork”
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
During a traffic stop, Sonoma County deputies learned the suspect, who had given a fake 2012 birth date, had a warrant for organized theft involving $250,000 in goods
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
Trump said relatives of victims are angry that Biden spared the lives of some of the “worst killers in our country,” including inmates convicted of killing police and military officers
Trooper Dakotah Chapman-Green tried to take cover but the suspect “repeatedly struck him in the head and face with the gun,” Illinois State Police said
Evansville officers issued verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, but instead of complying, the suspect raised the firearm and aimed it at officers in a firing stance
Seal Beach PD released the video as part of their “Don’t Steal in Seal” campaign, which highlights arrests to educate the public on the consequences of committing crimes
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
A deputy who was shot in the chest while serving eviction papers was saved by his ballistic vest
RapidHIT generates quality DNA profiles from reference samples such as buccal swabs in approximately 90 minutes
Police in Maryland say they decided against live-tweeting a prostitution sting because of security concerns
Features include a wireless engine shutoff control for instructors, high ground clearance, robust safety wings, and traction adjustment controls
The short-sleeved, crew neck undershirts are made of a patented wicking material that keeps the wearer cool in warm weather, and warm in cool weather
PS15 operates in the rain, snow or extremely dusty conditions, and features a range of up to 40 meters
Increased brightness and safety ups the ante for flashlights
The lite version of Eyewitness Data Vault supports smaller installations
Agencies believe that texting to 911 is the next step forward for emergency response and policing
The new online and mobile app called LEEDIR can be activated after a major emergency to allow people to send pictures and videos from their smartphones to investigators