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BREAKING NEWS
A former bank teller, once held at knifepoint, has now joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after witnessing the heroics of Lt. Paul Nader
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
“They were shielding the children who were also present within the church, moving them to safety. Just hundreds of people, just practicing their faith,” Chief William Reyne said
The funds, which have been initially approved by state leaders, will cover ICE detention beds, staff bonuses, transportation, overtime pay and equipment costs
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
The fleet of 25 new Chevy Tahoes aims to seek out aggressive and distracted driving
The company’s new Air Pro Wireless Motorola APX Combo Kit is compatible with wireless Bluetooth earbuds like Apple Airpods and Beats by Dre
Eligible Texans can now carry handguns without a license, either concealed or openly
A new DOJ policy requiring all federal agents to wear bodycams for certain operations is slowly being phased in
The SF-35 Pro is built with an actual Sig Sauer frame and features a shot counter for greater realism
The ballistic shields can withstand guns, knives, needles and dogs, according to the company
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for more than 100 years but will now be issuing guns with five-pound trigger pulls
“If it works one time, it’s worth every penny that we spent,” said Deputy Chief Adam Turk
The shooter was still at large Tuesday
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office also released new bodycam footage of multiple incidents where the lasso-like device helped take subjects safely into custody