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BREAKING NEWS
As a Bridgeport Police officer pursued a suspect on foot, the man grabbed a black object in his hand, prompting the officer to fire two shots; a handgun was later recovered at the scene
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
The Marysville Police Department and the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office denied workplace safety violations alleged by CAL-OSHA in the shooting death of Officer Osmar Rodarte
“Sometimes heroes come with four legs and a wagging tail!” the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wrote in its post
Police chiefs around the state said strong community violence intervention and more officers on the street account for the change
The FBI called “Operation Summer Heat” a “record-setting” operation as it aimed to remove gang members, drug traffickers, child predators and bank robbers from the streets
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
“We can breach that classroom or that door as quickly as possible to get in and stop or neutralize a threat,” sheriff said
“I encourage all eligible LE agencies to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott said
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
The initiative follows the death of Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz, who was shot through the windshield of his cruiser
On-duty officers at the state fair will still be allowed to carry and display their firearms
The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office used the same DNA genealogy techniques used to identify and capture the Golden State Killer
The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter