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BREAKING NEWS
From the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil to the Police Unity Tour and K-9 memorial service, agencies across the country honored officers and K-9s who made the ultimate sacrifice
“These indictments demonstrate the...determination of [LE] to identify and apprehend those who are terrorizing our communities,” said Commissioner Thomas Donlon
In addition to the alligator, the team seized over 500 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of heroin, six grams of cocaine, 371 grams of various pills and nine firearms
“I am ready and on the clock,” Former Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison said
St. Mary’s County officers also found gun manufacturing equipment, large-capacity magazines, gun modification components and over 1,300 rounds of ammunition
San Mateo County Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox was promoted to the position in September after Sheriff Christina Corpus fired his predecessor
Colorado State Trooper Tyler Atkins had to be airlifted to a hospital after a driver struck his cruiser while he was inside; he has since been released and is expected to recover
"[Sgt. Peter Foltz, 45] dedicated his life and his career to the citizens of Kenner, and he did it very well,” Police Chief Keith Conley said
LAPD Chief McDonnell: Loss of confidence in police leads to less reporting, misleading crime numbers
“[Officers] are working very hard to continue to drive those numbers down but...reported crime is down because people don’t have confidence that anything is going to be done”
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
ATF spokesman Tom Crowley is referring questions about further details to the U.S. Justice Department
Program aims to use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others to generate case leads
Officer Fred Thornton died after device exploded at his home
Eliminates the danger that comes with escorting theses people from jail to the courthouse
Gives lawmakers time to discuss the future of the law enforcement tools that some call an infringement on civil liberties
Would give residents the right to carry concealed guns without a permit
Footage of the standoff shows a teenage gunman leaving the bank with a hostage in his arms before cops open fire
This young man called police to ask if he’d get in trouble for growing marijuana, which ended up getting him arrested
Rosco, a German Shepherd who had been with the department since 2009, was shot and killed by the suspect
The group says the cameras put Chicago a step closer to a Big Brother invasion of privacy