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BREAKING NEWS
Deputy Daniel V. Chavira, a 2024 academy graduate, came from a family deeply involved in law enforcement, with several relatives actively serving in the LASD
Drone footage shows the Atlantic City Police officer swimming to the dog, which had drifted about 100 yards from shore
Spokane Police’s “dialogue” officers focus on mixing into the protest by establishing positive connections, building rapport and talking with participants
Novi PD says a man carjacked a Medstar ambulance with a paramedic and patient inside, crashed into another vehicle, then fled on foot and tried to disarm responding officers
“Officer Bishop spotted this friendly pup wandering alone and as soon as he opened his patrol car door, Luca jumped in knowing he was saved!” the Tampa Police Department stated
In the footage, the monkey is seen swinging from the store’s rafters as police walk through the store, trying to find the animal’s owner
Felipe Hernandez was fired from the Las Cruces Police Department in 2024 after charges were filed in the death of 45-year-old Teresa Gomez
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
“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.”
Since June, six radios have been stolen; of those six, two have been recovered and four are still missing
The new devices have a greater range, which LAPD says could help officers more easily control uncooperative people and prevent the use of deadly force
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office rolled out a new technology that will allow callers to send media directly to dispatchers during 911 calls
The organizations evaluated the 9mm 1911 Sentry for certain service duties, including prisoner transfer/transport and field investigation work
The plan to pilot the unmanned aircrafts was in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events
Under the new Colorado law that took effect in July, police departments can only use no-knock warrants if there’s a credible threat to human life
Traffic fatalities in camera-enforced decreased by 25% during non-school hours
Since 2019, the CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has arrested over 1,200 individuals and reclaimed $30M worth of merchandise
The Blazer EV PPV will make its debut in early 2024; what are your first impressions of the vehicle?