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BREAKING NEWS
The man, convicted of sex crimes involving children, opened fire at officers during a traffic stop; he continued firing shots as he got out of the vehicle
MacAleese first created an anonymous tipline in exchange for cash as an Albuquerque Police detective in 1976; now, Crime Stoppers is a key policing tool on an international scale
“NYPD, are you disgusted with the election of Zohran Mamdani? Join us!” the Houston Police Officers’ Union posted on social media
NYPD
New York City’s mayor-elect plans to redirect mental health, homelessness and outreach duties to a new civilian agency under a $1.1B proposal
The report called the fire a “once-in-a lifetime cataclysmic event” and praised the heroic actions of many officers, but said missteps presented a “valuable learning opportunity”
Detective Christopher Mock suffered a sudden medical emergency after responding to a homicide and suicide on the same day; he died 12 days later
The Eagle Point Police chief and an officer were speaking with a suspect before he became agitated, grabbed a knife and wounded the officer
The legislation would make failure to disclose a name, address or date of birth a fourth-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail
Brandon O’Neel shot Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr. in the hand and face after O’Neel was evicted from his Walla Walla apartment earlier that day
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The program, Trusted Driver, allows an officer to notify a driver by phone and issue a warning or citation if stopped for a minor violation
Portland remains the only city of the 75 largest municipal police agencies in the nation without body cameras
City officials have identified the dealers who can supply 49 Dodge Charger Pursuits, 29 Ford Police Interceptors and other vehicles
The Oceanside Police Department implemented the system to inform the community about police response to calls for service
The new policy is a specific recommendation of a 200-page Transparency Matters report on the Colorado Springs PD’s use of force
Officers sent a robot into a crawlspace and found signs the suspect was burrowed deep underneath a house
Dispatchers will be able to access a smartphone’s camera with the user’s permission to assist responders’ response efforts
KSP will hire 28 civilian employees to assist in documentation, maintenance and archival of video footage captured through the new video recording system
The company received feedback from officers when developing the shield to meet real-world requirements for routine deployment
As officers entered a home to serve an involuntary commitment order, the woman opened fire, hitting an officer and forcing others to take cover