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BREAKING NEWS
An officer fired shots at the vehicle as it sped past, but did not strike the driver; the suspect was caught after crashing into an uninvolved vehicle and fleeing on foot
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
The 2023 law states that groups who steal more than $5,000 worth of goods over a 90-day period are guilty of a felony punishable by at least five years in prison
Body camera footage shows Wyoming, Michigan Police officers ushering bystanders out of the home before an armed suspect came to the door, prompting them to open fire
Trump called Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ‘radical left’ and said “[protests are] taking over parts of Boston”
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
Officials hope the virtual training will prepare deputies for a real, worst-case scenario
The TASER Drone is under development and will be a non-lethal, remote operable way to stop active shooters, Axon says
“Logistically, it would be a nightmare,” said James Dooley, a retired NYPD captain
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