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BREAKING NEWS
Officers used a cruiser to stop the car after the suspect hit a cruiser and drove off the road; a Fond Du Lac County deputy pinned the car against a fence
Indian River Deputy Terri Mashkow was shot and killed during an eviction notice service; two other people, a deputy and a locksmith on scene for the eviction, were injured
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The Bad-Co Ballout gang was responsible for at least 13 shootings dating back to 2021, including the three homicides
Cases remain ongoing against others also charged in the attack, which left an Alvarado Police Department officer wounded in the neck
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If passed, the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act will give a pension boost to cops who first served in other city agencies before going into the Police Academy
About 25% of LVMPD positions are paid for by the tax, which was set to expire in 2027; the Clark County Coummission and the Las Vegas City Council voted to extend it until 2057
Alhambra Police Department Officer Alec Sanders, 28, was pursuing a suspect when the suspect vehicle crashed into his cruiser
“We appreciate the support as our SROs work tirelessly to keep parents sane during this time,” the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office stated in the video caption
Event where Charlie Kirk was killed drew thousands more than expected, university planning docs show
Utah Valley University records show that event planners estimated up to 600 guests, but nearly 3,000 attended, with security handled by a six-member campus police detail and Kirk’s private team
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
PRODUCT NEWS
New system equips evidence lockers with smart technology, streamlining the process for law enforcement to track and store critical chain of custody data
$80,000 in awarded grants to be used for educational and disaster relief purposes, focusing on better preparation for our communities
Previously, law enforcement agencies were able to send Ring owners who lived near an area of an active investigation private emails requesting video footage
$13,986 was donated to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s initiatives.
New lights use rechargeable battery; fit popular compact handguns
Visit 5.11 at SHOT Show booth #10334 to check out these new products in person
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases
“We did have another jurisdiction ... actually sent their K-9 and they were there pretty quickly in just a few minutes,” Officer Michael Slininger said. “But by the time the K-9 arrived, [the drone team] had already located the juvenile”
The yearly one-week conference is held to offer law enforcement personnel the opportunity to learn the latest truth verification techniques utilizing the CVSA as well as advanced interviewing and interrogation training