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BREAKING NEWS
“Sergeant [Ryan] Kenedy was universally loved by everyone he worked with, and his passing is an immeasurable loss,” the King City Police Department stated
Spokane Police’s “dialogue” officers focus on mixing into the protest by establishing positive connections, building rapport and talking with participants
Novi PD says a man carjacked a Medstar ambulance with a paramedic and patient inside, crashed into another vehicle, then fled on foot and tried to disarm responding officers
“Officer Bishop spotted this friendly pup wandering alone and as soon as he opened his patrol car door, Luca jumped in knowing he was saved!” the Tampa Police Department stated
In the footage, the monkey is seen swinging from the store’s rafters as police walk through the store, trying to find the animal’s owner
Felipe Hernandez was fired from the Las Cruces Police Department in 2024 after charges were filed in the death of 45-year-old Teresa Gomez
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was indicted on six criminal charges, including felony witness tampering; former police Chief John Hayden Jr. will serve as the interim sheriff
NYPD
Rabbi Alvin Kass joined the NYPD in 1966 at age 30, becoming the youngest chaplain in the department’s history
Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies and Chehalis Tribal Police deployed spike strips and a Grappler to end the pursuit of a suspect attempting to steal farm equipment
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
PRODUCT NEWS
Not every 911 call will be answered with a drone, but Brookhaven police say it will give officers more flexibility, availability and information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
The encounter unfolded after officers stopped a man Wednesday morning and a woman pulled up to demand police let him go
The cameras would go to some officers who work administrative jobs but might have occasional field duties
Offerings range from peer intervention virtual reality training to a transformed 911 experience
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations
The 18-year-old allegedly stole a Jeep, engaging deputies in a brief pursuit
Later, as police dispersed a group that had gathered near North Interstate Avenue, people threw rocks and paint-filled balloons at officers
“It’s not controversial that the Ford Police Interceptor helps officers do their job,” wrote CEO Jim Hackett in a letter to employees
“Quite frankly, this is not sustainable,” Deputy Chief Chris Davis said at a briefing