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BREAKING NEWS
Agencies reported 90,178 assaults in 2025, equating to 13.8 assaults per 100 officers — the highest assault rate recorded in the past 10 years
“We will never allow the type of lawlessness as allegedly reported out of (Colorado), and we will stay ahead of any potential trends in gang trafficking in Wyoming,” Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak stated
On Aug. 13, Gov. Jim Justice’s office announced $1.2 million more in SAKI grants to continue projects to hold sex criminals accountable
The former trooper violated five agency policies in the crash that killed one person and injured five others, according to the Minnesota State Patrol investigation
“Our business owners and workers should not have to live in fear that these crimes will come to their doorstep,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the bill’s author, stated
The guidebook aims to normalize UAP and UFO sightings so officers know how to respond and their reports are taken seriously
A man crashed a vehicle during a pursuit and ran into a nearby Walmart; he then ran outside and tried to carjack a vehicle from an unsuspecting shopper
The system allows officers to deploy the grappler before a pursuit escalates, particularly in cases involving burglary suspects or stolen vehicles
“This enhanced situational awareness can improve decision-making, response times and overall officer safety,” LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon 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
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