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BREAKING NEWS
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Sheriff Andre Brunson said. “We had a bear a few years ago, but never a kangaroo. You never know what you’ll see in Macon County”
The suit accused leadership of picking candidates for jobs before they were posted and enabling a “pattern of discriminatory practices ... throughout the department”
The footage shows a group of good Samaritans carrying the officer away from the fire and using his radio to call for help
California averages 2 officers per 1,000 residents — nearly half the national rate, according to the Peace Officers Research Association of California
Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal’s decision sides with plaintiffs, who contended that Gov. Bill Lee cannot deploy the National Guard unless there is rebellion or invasion
A bystander flagged down the Des Moines officer after spotting the unattended weapon on the roof
The officer fired a single shot, striking the man in the shoulder as he appeared to aim his gun at a store employee
“California’s anti-law enforcement policies ... are designed to create risk for our agents. These laws cannot stand,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said
Prosecutors said the group threw fireworks at the facility, vandalized vehicles and then shot at responding police and correctional officers, striking an Alvarado officer in the neck
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Three state police departments engaged the pursuit before the armed suspect was taken into custody
Officer Ervis Onuzi was shot in the abdomen while covering fellow officers during a chaotic shootout
A new California law requires police agencies to get approval to use — or continue using — certain equipment
“Recently we’ve used our program to locate lost and missing people, apprehend criminals and most importantly, for officer safety,” said Chief Giacomo Sacca
Video shows the ensuing pursuit after Officer Dominic Francis was struck while deploying stop sticks
The command vehicles will provide critical support for both natural and man-made disasters
The penalty for simple possession needs to go further, said Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen
K-9 Selma hit the beat in 2013 to detect an isolated compound found on memory boards in phones and computers
Axon Dispatch aims to drive faster responses and keep officers and their communities safer
The four-door, short-bed truck is designed to stay dynamic at high speeds