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The suspect is also facing attempted robbery, attempted aggravated assault of an NYPD officer and weapons possession for the attack against Officer Chowdhury Nafees
The 2020 incident unfolded when now-retired trooper Christopher Baldner pursued a man who fled a traffic stop, striking his vehicle twice; the car crashed, killing the driver’s daughter
An initial pursuit of the man by the Fountain Valley PD was called off after the man drove recklessly in poor weather; he was later arrested after crashing during a second pursuit
Burbank Police K-9 Spike was aiding in the search for an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop when the suspect shot him multiple times; the shooter was also killed in the incident
Michael Halberstam succumbed to injuries he sustained in the shootout, during which he fatally shot Indian River County Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
‘Set goals and keep pushing': La. SRO becomes first woman to earn agency’s expert marksmanship badge
“I’m protecting people’s children every day,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kiley Krull said. “If anything ever happened, I want to know I can protect them”
The Spartanburg County deputy was injured in a negligent discharge while checking equipment in the locker room
The driver who struck the East Lampeter Township officer was reportedly cleaning his glasses as he drove into the intersection
Hundreds of Chinese-made drones once destined for destruction will be flown and shot down in a SOCOM effort to fast-track counter-drone tactics
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
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?
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.”