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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
San Bernardino County Deputy Michael Castaneda was driving home when he noticed a SUV stuck on the tracks; bystander video shows him pulling the child to safety
The Fresno sergeant reportedly told colleagues that he was glad he was wounded rather than his officers
When dispatch asked her to confirm she knew she was calling 911, she said she did; she said she was hurt, but the other person wasn’t armed.
“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety...on Election Day,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said
The arrests followed a $267 million funding blitz for state and local law enforcement to tackle organized retail thefts and smash-and-grab thefts
While the report deals broadly with “medical-behavioral emergencies,” much of the guidance can be employed during any incident where police may need to restrain a person
The FBI is joining local authorities investigating fires in ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver
“You better have your doors locked,” the man told the Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal
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
Scanners might prevent inmate escapes at jails around the country
Nationwide broadband wireless network would connect cops and other first responders
Sr. Cpl. Victor Lozada-Tirado died in a crash while escorting Clinton
Advocates say it will reduce allegations that detectives use coercion
The information posted helps LEOs learn more about the gangs
The bill will now go to the Assembly to be passed
Two officers were fired after using TASER 76-year-old man driving a tractor in a parade
2,500 cases where LEOs used bullet lead analysis need to be reviewed again
The officers and firefighters will help with rescue and recovery operations in Haiti
Teens were allegedly shocked during an unauthorized TASER demo by a school officer