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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
On Veterans Day, Officer Will Jordan threw a watch party for the episode; he asked his friends to donate to the Rocky Hill Food Bank and ended up raising around $1,750
During the training, first responders are taught what they may see when engaging individuals in crisis, as well as how to approach people with autism or intellectual disabilities
“I’m very grateful for the excellent police work of these officers, the courage,” said Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. "...They were strong, and they did what they had to do”
For the Bargersville PD, the Tesla experiment began in 2019 when Chief Todd Bertram sought to save money to hire new officers; the agency has since added 12 more Model 3s
The department probed claims that an officer recorded questions from a sergeant’s exam using camera-equipped glasses but found no evidence to support the allegations
“Sgt. Clark’s determination in the face of adversity is a testament to his character that we should all appreciate and strive for,” York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson said
In 2023, Boulder police said the Colorado Cold Case Review Team had finished digitalizing evidence and completed a review of all related items in JonBenét Ramsey’s murder
The review found that body cameras and liaison officers helped the Portland Police Bureau increase transparency, but more improvements are needed to achieve compliance
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
Officials say the self-guided bullet can make up to thirty corrections per second while in the air
A private web site that tracks gang-related fatalities in the Northwest noted deaths up and down the agricultural region in 2011
A police officer and a chemist in the UK developed an invisible spray that douses intruders when there has been a security breach
Australia Police are testing a speed gun capable of recording video evidence and generating tickets
New crime-fighting technology soon to be installed in East Orange will give camera operators more control
After years of enormous growth in staff and technology, Border Patrol feels it now has enough of a handle to begin imposing more serious consequences
A 550 HP Mustang Cobra chases two motorcycles in a YouTube stunt video
The conclusion was based on an analysis of testing by a panel of experts on behalf of nine government departments and agencies
Authorities said Wednesday that they do not know what prompted a New Hampshire man to evade the security line
Guido Tanzini, 85, of Trenton, N.J. founded Dummies Unlimited