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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
“We use drones for...operations that are potentially dangerous to human life...it’s completely changed our approaches,” Arlington PD Sgt. Robert Robertson said
Lawrenceburg officers found the man in a hallway, armed with a handgun; police told the man to put down the gun, but he started shooting at the officers, who fired back and hit him
El Paso Sheriff Joe Roybal said his department remains fully staffed in spite of low pay because deputies “feel heard [and] appreciated” due to the agency’s positive culture
“I’m proud of you that you’re acknowledging how you feel and you need help. This is how we get the help,” Colorado Springs Officer Craig Johnson said
“To have the support of the families of the men and women who put themselves on the line every day means more than anything,” said actor Donnie Wahlberg
Maricopa County Deputy Robert Lee Wright was killed by “Iron” Irene Schroeder and her boyfriend Glen Dague, who some consider predecessors to Bonnie and Clyde
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is coordinating with towns and working on the issue, according to a spokesperson for the agency
Watch: Fla. sheriff’s office remake of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ scene brings humor to Halloween safety
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office video features Deadpool battling “bad guys” while singing Halloween safety tips to the tune of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye”
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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