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BREAKING NEWS
“We assumed he was here to try the clam pizza but I can’t confirm that, we’re just happy he’s safe,” New Haven Police Department Officer Christian Bruckhart said
Brandon Hughes, who played cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles between 2010 and 2013, was sworn into the Falls Township Police Department
“Oh, I got you and you’re fine. I know you’re super mad,” the St. Johns County deputy is heard saying as the alligator thrashed in his grip
The Pathways to Policing Act would authorize $50M per year for state and local police hiring grants, and another $50M annually for a DOJ-led nationwide recruitment campaign
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department would “continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the [DHS] to eradicate these harmful policies”
Officers took the opportunity to connect with kids, families and future cops — strengthening trust through hands-on engagement
Shawnee Police Department K-9 Dagger is expected to recover after being stabbed while entering the home
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said revamped FEMA grant priorities focus on border enforcement, cybersecurity and election security
The Beyond Visual Line of Sight proposal would eliminate the requirement for operators to obtain exemptions for flights that extend beyond the operator’s direct line of sight
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
Spokane County’s RTCC could monitor as many as 200 video feeds from intersections, roadways and crime hotspots
The agency will use the L3Harris PatrolSim simulator for routine training for new and existing officers and remedial training for officers who get into accidents
“Coyotes are common in NYC, but one swimming in the East River is not.”
The online tool allows people to report violations such as speeding, racing and reckless driving by filling out a survey rather than calling 911
Gov. Ron DeSantis says police must stop using DJI drones, but police say banning them risks officer safety
A grant allowed the Cordico wellness app to be available to officers, deputies, corrections officers and dispatchers
The mobile testing unit will give more time to patrol officers to answer calls for service
The Duluth PD expanded their use of motorcycles from community policing to on- and off-road patrols
In December, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said a lax approach from prosecutors could lead to store closures
Opposition has grown, with many critics pointing to problems the NYPD had with their robot dog