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BREAKING NEWS
Wood County Deputy Melissa Pollard was fatally injured when she hit the truck from behind in her cruiser
The Los Angeles district attorney’s office in 2018 initially declined to file charges against Clifford Proctor, who shot and killed Brendon Glenn during a struggle
NYPD
Marilyn Ozuna joined the department in 1994 after seeing an ad in a newspaper; now, two of her children are detectives, one is a patrol officer and one is in the police academy
Fewer cases, improved morale and expanded video evidence helped boost Philadelphia PD’s homicide clearance rate from a record-low 41.8% in 2021 to nearly 90% in 2025
Nearly 4,000 applications have been submitted to Fort Worth PD in 2025; 1,728 of the department’s 1,906 positions are currently filled
The suspect, who had allegedly assaulted the mother of his children in her home, told officers he was allowed to hurt them since they came into “his house”
Dash cam footage from the Livingston County Sheriff’s office shows the suspect traveling directly into traffic at high speeds
A Geauga County Sheriff’s deputy later spotted the ambulance near the intersection of Ohio 44 and Ohio 87 and stopped it
The Mobile Police Department improved starting salaries and revised its take-home vehicle policy in order to attract new recruits
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
Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs
Customer satisfaction scores increased from 43% to 84%, and body cameras tagged 1,600 positive interactions between LE and the community
The Mobile Utility Technology Transport can connect first responders to a variety of networks, including 5G and 4G LTE
Detroit Police Chief James White called the statement “shameful and apparently unprovoked”
The vehicle is equipped with a lab, conference room, kitchen and bathroom
Yet experts agree that bans are unlikely to deter mass shooters from using tactical equipment, a report says
Chief Harold Medina said the Digital Intelligence Team has been instrumental in helping detectives solve cases
The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was “seized from a felony suspect,” according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Intense bodycam video shows a patrol boat dodging kayakers and tubers as officers rush to help a young girl
Police described the program as “the neighborhood watch of the 21st century”