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BREAKING NEWS
The woman, who is married to a Weezer band member, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting toward officers who were searching for a hit-and-run suspect
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
NYPD
The officer was guarding evidence connected to the murder scene when the suspect emerged and fired at him with a shotgun; he was treated at a hospital and released
“I was given so much blood when I went through my surgeries that I felt compelled to give to others as it was given to me,” Waxahachie Officer James Taylor said
The crash, involving Maryville motorcyce Officer Justin Brown and a Tennessee state trooper in a cruiser, occurred while the officers were supporting Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Safe to say it’s not like Hollywood
The center has access to about 1,700 cameras including traffic, surveillance and private security cameras
Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents
As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology and in a limited capacity
Video shows the suspect escaping out a bedroom window and hopping fences through the neighborhood
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
After the gunman shot the first officer, he tried unsuccessfully to drive out of the garage of the home where he later barricaded himself
The new vehicle seats up to 12 officers and is equipped to treat traumatic injuries inside the cabin, officials said
Rave Aware aims to help agencies share data, collaborate on response and ultimately improve first responder safety and response times
Updates on the latest body-worn camera legislation, funding, training and more