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BREAKING NEWS
As Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s Houston Division, Daniel C. Comeaux has focused on dismantling transnational criminal organizations and fighting drug trafficking
The 2024 incident unfolded when Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson allegedly berated and physically confronted a Hiawassee officer for mishandling a deputy’s firearm
Coweta County Deputy Eric Minix was struck and killed by another officer involved in the pursuit; De’Cedric Vonche Donson, who had already been arrested 17 times, pleaded guilty to felony fleeing
While the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s quarterly report showed a drop in crime, officials expressed frustration that 60% of arrests for violent crimes were repeat offenders
The former Madera County deputy was being arrested by Fresno police when he resisted and was tased; he was taken to a hospital, where he attacked an officer and took his gun
During the traffic stop, agents boxed the suspect in with their vehicles as they tried to arrest him; he then rammed into the vehicles in front of and behind him
The suspect was found to have multiple firearms, body armor, a gas mask and explosive materials during the 1.5-hour standoff with New Mexico officers, deputies, troopers and SWAT
La Mesa PD Officer Lauren Craven encountered the crash while returning from the San Diego Central Jail and stopped to help; she had served with the department for nearly two years
Mount Vernon PD says a concealed .22-caliber revolver was fired during the trip, prompting new screening protocols for processing inmates
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
Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional
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