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BREAKING NEWS
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
“We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement partners on this matter,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a message on X
The two gaming officers were charged in 2023 with failing to intervene to stop the actions of a former Clear Creek County deputy who ultimately shot Glass after a standoff
A Laurel Police Department officer tried to use multiple non-lethal methods to stop the off-duty Montana Highway Patrol K-9 before fatally striking it in the head
The Justice Department’s report marked the conclusion of the investigation that began six months after the death of Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop in 2023
NYPD
Bullets fired at Brian Thompson had the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” inscribed on them, a law enforcement official stated
The suit alleges “unlawful killings” by SWAT members, cover-ups of the alleged misconduct and a so-called “SWAT mafia” that exercised “god-like power” over the unit
The man allegedly stabbed a construction worker at a work site where a Jacksonville Sheriff’s sergeant was working an off-duty security shift
The series sheds light on the narratives behind the most intense crime scenes, emphasizing the role of cameras in apprehending criminals and ensuring their conviction
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
More than 100 officers have filed grievances about a recent uniform switch
A Bronx bodega worker was killed by a police bullet earlier this month when he collided with an officer
Video landed the alleged victim in jail for filing a false report
Four quadrocopters autonomously scan for “survivors” at the site of a simulated chemical explosion
Code of conduct aims to quell issues of privacy raised by concerned citizens
Modern scalping cases are rare in the US, but not unheard of
Validity of bite-mark evidence has come under fire after multiple sentences vacated
The video camera will be mounted on K-9 Ergo and record footage from between his ears
If a device emits a trackable signal, police can use that signal
