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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
“Without warning, the individual attacked the officer while pulling a knife from his clothing. The suspect slashed and stabbed the officer,” Santa Monica Police stated
During the trial, prosecutors argued that the officers did not clearly announce themselves and did not know the woman was armed before the shooting occurred
The man was suspected of breaking into a home, taking at least one gun and shooting the owner, causing his death
The Office of Labor Relations Health Insurance Stabilization Fund announced it won’t pay out anything from the fund until it can “collectively bargain” the debts it currently owes
“I want to share my experience to help others if they’ve gone through something similar or to prepare them if they haven’t,” Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter said
The body began developing the new rules after the passage of a 2021 law that expanded its disciplinary powers; a July draft of the overhaul was protested by LE unions
As the suspect sprints toward the moving car, clutching a large black bag, the rear door on the driver’s side closes and the car speeds away
The robotaxi failed to make a U-turn, stopping the vice president’s motorcade; San Francisco police officers who were in the area quickly intervened
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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