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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
The review praised the work of Maine’s Incident Management Assistance Team but also made several suggestions for improvements
The LVMPD sergeant was charged with oppression and battery after he detained two people without a reason during an undercover investigation
Genaro Garcia Luna was convicted last year of providing El Chapo’s cartel with everything from intel on raids to police uniforms and equipment
After she was caught by Grant County Sheriff’s deputies, the woman was placed in a cruiser where she “contorted her body” to move her cuffs to the front and drive away
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
“K-9 Draco died a hero and will be deeply missed,” the Mount Airy Police Department stated
”That citizen coming out...got us here quicker and that might be potentially why we have a positive upgrade in our officer’s condition,” Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said
“The officer acted in full compliance with department protocols and state regulations,” the Providence Police Department stated
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