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BREAKING NEWS
Trooper Richard Albert was approaching a vehicle he had stopped for speeding when a suspect suddenly pointed a handgun out of the window and began firing
The suspect fled traffic stops before ramming the Plymouth Township officer’s vehicle and running the officer over four times; after fleeing, he crashed into a pursuing cruiser head-on
Ex-Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson testified he did not believe a TASER would be effective against Massey and his gun was “the only thing [he] had to stop the threat”
Officers who protected civilians, returned fire under attack and led high-impact operations were recognized at the Roll Call of Heroes
Shenandoah Police Officer Patrick Reade calmly de-escalated a life-threatening situation after the girl bailed out of a car while en route to receive mental health treatment
NASRO stated that in normal school life, phones can amplify fights and bullying; in emergencies, phones can distract students from critical instructions
San Bernardino Deputy Andrew Nunez, a six-year employee of the department, was fatally shot while responding to a call of an armed suspect
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
K-9 Diesel was put down last month after getting injured during a security sweep; $15,000 from the Stanton K9 Foundation will go toward purchasing another K-9
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
The Axon Body 4 has features focused on wearer location, improved communication and sharper picture image
Since the 1960s, the officers have carried their own guns on the job, like many small municipal forces
The award was presented in Kyiv on April 13th, 2023
A bipartisan effort to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban comes from complaints about inferior, unsafe drones on approved list
“Digidog is out of the pound,” said Mayor Eric Adams about the return of the robot that was first introduced to the NYPD in 2020
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