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BREAKING NEWS
Volusia County deputies deployed spike strips and a K-9 to end the pursuit, which began when the suspect refused to exit his vehicle during a traffic stop
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella credited the bystanders for averting a more extensive tragedy in the shooting that killed one man, Robert DeCesare Jr.
Louisville Metropolitan Police Department officials stated the 2021 Durango Hellcat couldn’t be used on their fleet or sold because it contained stolen parts, including the engine
Hennepin Sheriff Dawanna Witt said the change will “embolden criminals” because charges will not be filed if gun or drug crimes are discovered during a low-level stop
An Indianapolis officer returned fire from inside a cruiser after the 76-year-old suspect shot at them during the pursuit, damaging multiple patrol vehicles
Downey Police Department officers pursued the ambulance and took the suspect into custody
“Attention Chicago [LE],” the commercial said. “You took an oath to [keep] your city safe. But in sanctuary cities, you’re ordered to stand down. Join ICE, and help us catch the worst of the worst”
The fiery helicopter fell out of the sky on Aug. 28, 2023, killing Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson, 50, and Lurean Wheaton, 65
The law bans officers, including immigration agents, from wearing ski masks, neck gaiters or other facial coverings, with exceptions for undercover or medical purposes
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
The department’s new BearCat had been in operation just two weeks when it was struck by bullets last month
The LAPD says last year 40% of guns recovered by law enforcement were ‘ghost guns,’ weapons made from kits that don’t require background checks
“I get where the legislature is coming from. The problem I have is the unfunded mandate”
Agencies can now purchase their own deployable network assets for use when communications are temporarily unavailable
The move comes after two fatal police shootings drew national attention last month
The bill, a sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system, must still be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker before becoming law
To date, the program has helped recover nearly 200 missing children by distributing photos across law enforcement, news and medical organizations
It’s the first time a major league sports team has funded police safety technology for their community, Axon officials said
A Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the technology is exclusively used in criminal investigations, not surveillance
The less-lethal device discharges an eight-foot Kevlar tether that restricts an individual’s movement