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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
Citizen complaints from across Bucks County and a call from the Yardley Borough police chief alerted authorities that the video was circulating online
Elk Grove officers arrested the man after he was spotted by the drone, first hiding along a freeway offramp, then as he fled again and tried to hide inside an unoccupied car
As Campbell officers approached the man, he fled, leaving behind a bag full of weapons and a hole in the roof
After a Memphis Police Department K-9 caught up with and bit the fleeing suspect, he tried to use the K-9’s chain collar to choke the dog
“This hurts us to know we’ve hurt others,” Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes stated
Officers from Illinois and Indiana pursued the man, eventually surrounding his vehicle; the man fired a shot with a revolver, fatally wounding Cpl. Brandon Schreiber
Pittsburgh PD chief to retire, says second job as NCAA basketball referee distracting for the agency
“I am making this decision to prioritize the integrity and focus of our department. Optics matter, and my retirement is the right course for all of us,” Larry Scirotto said
"[The suspect] didn’t think twice about shooting a New York City police officer in full uniform...This individual altered a police officer’s life forever,” the union president said
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
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