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BREAKING NEWS
Vice President JD Vance told surviving families that the nation “will never forget” the sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that a $3 fee was unconstitutional; since then, pensions have been paid through reserves, which are steadily decreasing
California approved measures to make shoplifting a felony on the second offense and to increase penalties for certain drug-related crimes
The man, shirtless and barefoot, paced a large intersection while pointing the gun at his own head before turning it on St. Paul officers
The inaugural webinar will explore transcription capabilities in Microsoft Word and how Microsoft Excel’s AI-powered features can facilitate data analysis in law enforcement
The man, whom officers stated smelled of gasoline, said he had a document to deliver to Congress
Mental Health
‘Too much ugliness': Maine PD chief announces he will step down, citing the job’s mental health toll
“Mental health needs to be treated like any other illness or injury,” Baileyville Chief Bob Fitzsimmons wrote. “It’s ok to talk about it, it’s ok to seek treatment without shame”
“We don’t want to do that, we want everyone to freely go into the polling place…you may not see us and that’s by design,” Arlington PD Sgt. Alex Rosado said
The 26-year-old Chicago officer was just shy of three years of service in the department
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
Cops in body armor and camouflage pored over maps as a helicopter whirred over an Ark. beauty salon that had been robbed
The man, who may be responsible for 20 stabbings and five deaths across three states, was trying to board a plane to Israel
The suspected smuggler was the driver during a 2006 rollover crash in Arizona that killed 10 illegal immigrants, including a pregnant woman
The second crash, with a passing squad car, came 20 minutes after the first
The one police bullet that was recovered from the victim’s body is the bullet that killed him, according to an autopsy report
The agency is hiring 17 additional forensic examiners in hopes of speeding up legal proceedings
Omar Thornton killed eight people and wounded two before killing himself
Several protesters called for the arrest — or deportation — of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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