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BREAKING NEWS
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings said Brett Hankison “failed to demonstrate a substantial question of law or fact material to his appeal justifying bond”
The measure imposed $50,000 fines for officers who knowingly enforced the laws; lower courts found the law violated the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause
Escambia County Deputy Jeremy Cassady, 50, was shot and critically wounded in 2010, causing long-term heath problems that eventually led to his death
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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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
The standoff lasted nine hours before a single shot ended it, police said
Organizers say they intend to bring the event back in 2022
The centerpiece of the rollout is “Priority-Ranked Video Audit” software, which uses AI to quickly identify “needle in the haystack” events among hours of bodycam footage
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