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BREAKING NEWS
A man sued a Colorado Springs officer and the department, alleging that a TASER deployment caused him to fall and become paralyzed; a judge ordered the case dismissed
The Chicago Police Department disputed DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s statement, saying that its officers were on the scene
Chowchilla Police Officer Ray Barrantes died after his vehicle collided with the side of a semi-truck; he is remembered as a mentor to younger officers
The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
“Our citation books don’t have a box for ‘robot,’” the San Bruno Police Department stated
Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney said the suspect “may have intentionally crashed into the occupied police squad,” seriously injuring a Madison Police officer
A federal judge says the president’s plan to federalize Oregon troops over protests violated the state’s sovereignty and lacked factual justification
After ordering the gunman several times to drop his gun, a Grand Blanc Township officer and a Mich. Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, opened fire on the suspect
The Department of Homeland Security said it would restore the funding to the NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority and other New York state agencies that were cut
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
The agency used to lease jet skis for its marine patrol unit, but now local marinas don’t have enough, said Sheriff Rick Behnke
Officials said the center’s 300-degree, five-screen VirTra training simulator, which has around 300 scenarios, is the first of its kind in Oklahoma
In a mix of bodycam and drone video, the drone operators are seen directing officers to the suspect
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is quiet and subtle to help responders keep a low profile
The new program includes VR training modules in firearms, de-escalation and community engagement
Footage shows gunman shoot an LEO as he opens the squad car outside the station
The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy’s gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors
Ontario police say they found 11 handguns concealed in plastic shopping bags
Video shows a Phoenix squad car deploying the tether, ensnaring the suspect’s rear tire and dragging the driver to a stop
Police say the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs will save on fuel and repair costs