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Officers followed the man as he fled on foot, instructing him to stop because he was being detained; the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at an occupied cruiser’s windshield
“She got out and got between the suspect’s and the officer’s vehicle, screaming at them to let him go,” Leeds PD Chief Paul Irwin said. “You might can do that somewhere else, but not here in Alabama.”
How crowd dynamics, officer training and real-time decisions shaped the narrative before the investigation began
Twice in 2025, the council denied Mayor Karen Bass’s proposal to allow the LAPD to hire 410 more officers during the fiscal year; the council approved the about $2.6 million hiring budget on Jan. 21
The San Diego PD body camera footage shows officers issuing multiple commands not to reach for the object; the man reached toward the object before an officer fired two shots
The suspect crashed a vehicle into cruisers and stabbed a Florence Township officer repeatedly in the chest; the officer was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
The report by the independent Council on Criminal Justice tracked 13 crime categories and recorded drops in 11 of them in 2025, including carjackings, shoplifting and assaults
MSP Sergeant Dennis Wagner discovered the unconscious man and began to render aid until help arrived; when a rescue team came, he helped to transport the man off of the trail
The statement requests “policy-level discussions aimed at identifying a constructive path forward”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
While it is important to participate in national crime reporting through UCR-NIBRS, the real crime picture in any community must be drawn locally
Officers facing civil actions for the excessive use of force may have an additional opportunity to obtain dismissal prior to trial
The continuing challenge with preparation for attacks like Parkland is that each is unique enough to defy any template for prevention and response
Proponents say it would significantly improve the prison system. Opponents say there are loopholes that would allow dangerous criminals to be released from prison
Many new restrictions will impact law enforcement officers
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized in the GovTech 100 for our growing contributions to the public sector,” said Shane Evangelist, CEO of NEOGOV
New program of offers discounts based on existing drone fleets. No trade-ins required.
Ramirez will bring his methodology to augment Versaterm’s responder health and wellness solutions
Lightweight, ultra-bright EDC light delivers powerful performance
Provide up to 1,000 lumens and front-loading battery replacement through face cap
Streamlight participated alongside 2,500+ exhibitors, showcasing their innovative lighting solutions to professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor, law enforcement and military tactical defense markets
“MITR-M1 embodies the integration-led design ethos of our range of personal protective equipment, fitting seamlessly into existing tactical gear ensembles, allowing the wearer to get on with the mission with minimum distraction and get home safely.”
Multi-fuel long gun light offers 105,000 candela and 648-meter beam reach
The Hempstead PD leverages its current tech ecosystem for an easier path to drone-based emergency responses
Groundbreaking NIJ Level III design delivers top protection in a lightweight package