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BREAKING NEWS
St. Louis County officials stated that the suspect lunged at the man he was holding hostage, prompting an officer to fire shots after nearly an hour of negotiation
The trooper is reportedly in stable condition after being wounded in the leg; a manhunt is underway for the suspect
The Escambia County sheriff stated they are reviewing protocols to “prevent such a tragedy from happening in the future”
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
Videos from the chaos show revelers standing on top of a bus waving a Dodgers banner and other people leaving a boarded-up store with sneakers
“I can guarantee you, another 20 seconds and there would have been a death on our hands,” Mt. Pleasant Police Chief Paul Lauria said
“This Is the Zodiac Speaking” examines the case’s twists, theories and why those closest to Arthur Leigh Allen remain convinced he was the Zodiac Killer
The expansion of NYPD’s Drones as First Responders program will allow drones to be deployed immediately in cases such as foot pursuits in wooded areas
Dash cam footage shows the driver fleeing in the vehicle after he struck a Nashville PD cruiser, injuring an officer; he was later arrested and faces several charges
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
Some say cameras expose behavior that police ‘have gotten away with’ for years
Police can create timelines with security cameras to help solve crimes
Police are making sure that there is no looting and that citizens are safe
Stabbings, Moscow attacks underscore dismal state of security cameras in subways
The satellite pictures helped locate the suspect
The woman had refused to sign a traffic ticket
The company will begin production on the fuel-efficient cruisers in 2013
Ford’s Police Interceptor more durable than Crown Vic, Ford says
NamUs is free, but many LEO agencies aren’t aware of it