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BREAKING NEWS
The DOJ stated it will no longer hold the city to the terms laid out in the agreement; the Minneapolis PD will still be held under a consent decree by the Minnesota Human Rights Department
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was indicted on six criminal charges, including felony witness tampering; former police Chief John Hayden Jr. will serve as the interim sheriff
NYPD
Rabbi Alvin Kass joined the NYPD in 1966 at age 30, becoming the youngest chaplain in the department’s history
Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies and Chehalis Tribal Police deployed spike strips and a Grappler to end the pursuit of a suspect attempting to steal farm equipment
Investigators believe the plot was inspired by Islamic State extremism and are investigating whether those in custody were potentially radicalized online, sources told AP
The U.S. Navy master-at-arms pleaded not guilty to one count of murder and one count of gross vehicular manslaughter in the death La Mesa Officer Lauren Craven
The indictments say law enforcement officers provided armed escort services on multiple occasions to an FBI agent posing as a member of a Mexican drug cartel
“The Detroit [PD] requires its officers to represent themselves in a dignified and professional manner while attending court proceedings,” Police Chief Todd Bettison stated
Ex-Spartanburg County sheriff Chuck Wright admitted to conspiring to commit theft, conspiring to commit wire fraud and obtaining controlled substances through misrepresentation
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
Supply chain issues, miscommunication and officers forgetting to turn cameras on have caused difficulties for the new administration
“The biggest priority here is to make sure our students and staff are safe, and we’re protecting their security at all times,” Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett said
“These grants provide local police agencies with resources to implement technology that while improving investigations and advancing the fundamental principles of transparency and accountability,” Gov. Maura Healey said
The official word came days after Mayor Karen Bass publicly dismissed the concept
The company will also highlight its TRP Pistol Format Launcher, which offers enhanced precision, extended range and versatility for law enforcement agencies
The Rigaku CQL Narc-ID 1064 nm Raman analyzer enables users to scan through translucent packaging and identify dirty or mixed substances at the point of need
One Mustang Mach-E will be used as a supervisor’s vehicle and the other will be taken on patrol
The grants will help local law enforcement agencies create investigative units, increase foot patrol, and purchase advanced surveillance technology and equipment
“It did the job at a much lower cost than modern cruisers. Many cash-strapped public safety agencies would love to buy these vehicles today.”