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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
“It is time to...create a healthy agency where its members have time to connect with the community and focus on effective crime reduction strategies,” Portland Chief Bob Day said
LAPD officials reported a 53% rise in applications from 2022 to 2024; however, background checks have decreased by 10%, and psychological evaluations are down 9%
A Shelby County deputy on a motorcycle was injured in a crash before the responding deputy was severely injured; the two separate crashes were within 2 miles of each other
The man said that he’s a Trump supporter and called the notion that he was planning an assassination attempt “ridiculous”
Memorials
Many of the officers join a growing list of responders who have died from severe illnesses due to their time on the ground during the terrorist attacksat the World Trade Center
“The cat has been identified as a Caracal — this cat is a native species to Asia and not common to the United States,” the Hoffman Estates PD stated
The Burlington Police Department’s drone can arrive at emergency scenes within three minutes, offering a safer and more informed response for officers
Two employees, directed to act as intruders, were surrounded by officers with guns after terrified staff called 911 during the 2022 incident
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