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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
After losing his wife, Mike was driven to despair but has now received the care and community help he needs, thanks to the efforts of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Since 2019, the city has paid out at least $11 million in damages for cases of discrimination, retaliation and other workplace strife based on gender brought by LAPD officers
So far in 2024, 1,975 officers have been assaulted, compared to 1,763 at this time last year; officer assaults have risen 60% since 2019
The suspect fled erratically until his vehicle was brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver; he fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Texas DPS officers
The suspect allegedly banged on the window of a Port Authority police cruiser before climbing in and trying to drive away; the officer was injured as he prevented the theft
“If you’re asking me right now, I probably did have deputies that prevented the third assassination attempt,” Riverside County sheriff Chad Bianco said
A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson said that the drugs were fentanyl and meth; court records say the amount was over 10 grams
Proposition 128 and Proposition 130 were put forth by Advance Colorado as a way to crack down on crime
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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