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BREAKING NEWS
"[Warren Police Officer Jacob Brooklier] took charge, placing the child in a rescue position, and initiating chest compressions,” the department stated
The same judge had temporarily blocked Trump from deploying the Oregon National Guard the day prior
“I didn’t want to get caught,” the man can be heard telling the Florida Highway Patrol trooper who arrested him
The man forcibly swung the shovel twice, hitting an Anaheim Police cruiser; when he turned to approach the officer, the officer opened fire
As officers worked to secure the area, suspects threw cones, poles and other objects at them; some jumped on the cruiser hoods and hit them with fireworks, causing them to catch fire
The Chicago Police Department disputed DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s statement, saying that its officers were on the scene
Chowchilla Police Officer Ray Barrantes died after his vehicle collided with the side of a semi-truck; he is remembered as a mentor to younger officers
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
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
Link Analysis uses agencies’ internal records to map out relationships for investigations
The officer was listed in serious but stable condition, said Chief Doug Stephens
Ford has already debuted a police-ready version of the car in the United Kingdom
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