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BREAKING NEWS
McKinney PD K-9 Azi was shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a motel room; officers returned fire, fatally wounding him
An “element” of 200 Texas Guard troops were working in the Chicago area, a spokesperson for the U.S. Northern Command told the Associated Press
Lawyers for the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Homeland Security previously argued that the judge’s ban was impractical and overly broad
“These individuals’ behavior was completely destructive, dangerous and against the law,” Gov. Maura Healey said
“Protesters turned on police, kicking a marked cruiser, assaulting officers, blocking traffic and setting off devices causing red smoke in the air,” Boston PD Sgt. Det. John Boyle said
NYPD
“Just in the last four and a half years, we’ve lost over 15,000. That’s a staggering number,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the NYC Police Benevolent Association
“If you take away [officers’] discretion by mandating quotas ... it doesn’t bode well for police-community relationships,” former sheriff and State Rep. Phil Plummer said
Under the new vehicle pursuit policy, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputies must also end a pursuit if they fail to get a supervisor’s permission and if they lose sight of the suspect
Sikeston Officer Henry Franklin was killed during a SWAT operation when a barricaded suspect opened fire from inside a home as officers attempted to serve a warrant
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
“When you really look at the fuel mileage it just doesn’t make much sense to buy anything else,” said Sgt. Jayson Zander
The L6Q camera can scan vehicles moving up to 75 mph in complete darkness, the company says
After being shot, Deputy John Kile got back in his car to continue the pursuit
49 agencies will be getting body cameras for the first time; 60 more will use the funding for updates
As Portland works towards implementing a body-worn camera program, important policy questions remain
“Please make sure your loved one wears their bullet proof vest, it can make all the difference in the world,” said Sheriff R.N. Reece
Three men were taken into custody after what police called a “possible hostage situation”
The LAPD’s new duty gun was confirmed in August after “extensive” trials, the company said
The lightweight kit features necessary medical components in a compact, rugged shell
The TASER Bolt 2 is the latest product in Axon’s TASER Self-Defense division