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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
Placer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Axel discovered the drug stash after the two suspects had stuffed it inside the bread behind a supermarket
The department planted a tree holding the nameplates of the 34 people killed in domestic incidents; presenters compared the tree-planting to growing a support system
Chiefs from several different departments reported issues with the size of the backseat, officers’ ability to get in and out and the lack of places to take cover during a shootout
“Just when you think you’ve seen it all,” the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated; the kangaroo escaped its enclosure after a bear got in
Detective Maurice “Mo” Joseph was one of 40 Norfolk officers who used personal vacation time and unpaid leave to assist in the search and recovery efforts
As officers were arresting one suspect, a second suspect emerged from a back room and opened fire, striking Officer S. Durfee
First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals
During the incident, the driver allegedly called 911 to threaten Utah troopers who were pursuing him
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