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BREAKING NEWS
The Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police officials wrote that the first officer was ambushed while sitting in his vehicle; as backup arrived, the suspect fired nearly 80 rounds
Participants in the program serve as paid interns as they rotate through multiple specialized teams until they are old enough to join the police academy
‘It’s been my life dream’: 50-year-old recruit joins Pa. PD after career in military, public service
“I look at your badge as it isn’t yours to keep,” said Army veteran Chris Feder, Temple University’s newest police recruit. “It’s on loan from the community you serve.”
While driving to work, the Milwaukee officer’s vehicle collided with another car, and the other driver struck the officer in the face with a gun
During the struggle, one Portland officer was on the ground wrestling with the suspect, while the other used a TASER and eventually a neck hold to subdue the suspect
The man was out on bond for another bank robbery when his mother turned him in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
A small explosion was captured on dash cam footage right after the officers rescued the driver
Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire landed at the top of WalletHub’s 2025 list, with Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana ranked least safe
After spotting a firearm inside a vehicle, the Louisiana State Police trooper told a suspect he was being detained; the man then struggled with the officer, allegedly reaching for the gun
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
Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget
The federal government has lagged behind many local PDs whose officers have been using body cameras for years
“Our deputies did everything they could to quickly rescue this child safely from a madman.”
The new Tesla Model Y accompanies the department’s first K-9
Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be “in the hundreds”
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services features multiple AI and machine learning processes to assist investigators and forensic examiners
Clearview AI awarded second patent this year for data preparation & training FRT algorithms
The system will now stop assigning old incidents the same priority designation as emergencies that are underway when residents reach out for help
“These traffickers and dealers eyeing New York City for rainbow fentanyl drops are showing all of us their true colors: to target kids.”
The Rook is outfitted with bulletproof glass and heavy-duty armor to protect against incoming gunfire