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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
“You almost just hit me with the car, dude!” a Weymouth officer says as the suspect, who appeared agitated, suddenly reversed out of a parking spot
Standing nearly six feet tall, the robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with cameras, night vision and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
New York ranked second in 2023 for staged accidents with 1,729 cases, a 14% increase from the previous year
Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 deaths for the county
“As heartbroken as I was, I did my duty without fail,” said Tony Araujo, a 42-year law enforcement veteran currently serving at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Oxnard Police Department officers responded to calls of a man firing shots from a car; when they arrived, he pointed a handgun at them
“I love the city, I love this community, and I love the men and women that work at the San Jose Police Department,” acting Police Chief Paul Joseph said
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
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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