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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
Mental Health
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Jersey City will participate in the ARRIVE Together program, an initiative designed to prevent the use of deadly force
The officer discovered the fentanyl, worth an estimated $500,000, hidden inside the packages of carne asada
The law, which was signed and put into effect immediately on Oct. 2, cracks down on ghost guns, outlaws bump stocks and adds required training for license applicants
“FAMLE seeks to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community by promoting transparency, empathy and a commitment to justice,” the department stated
Richland County K-9 Kodak, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd suffered severe lacerations during a foot pursuit on Oct. 6; he died days later
The armed man ran into a car dealership after fleeing a traffic stop; he fired multiple shots at the pursuing San Diego County deputy before the deputy returned fire
The alleged hazing practices include officers being required to shave their heads, wear long-sleeved uniforms in hot weather or being forbidden from speaking unless spoken to
The Amherst police officer was working a crash that disturbed the pole and wire when a truck drove past, hitting the wire and pulling the pole toward the officer
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