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BREAKING NEWS
Wildlife officers made a startling discovery in the refrigerated aisle of an Aldi grocery store when they spotted a coyote hiding in the shelving
Gov. Josh Stein pushed for more police recruitment following the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee while using public transit in Charlotte
The driver narrowly missed the Trousdale County deputy as they accelerated and turned to drive toward him
“When they show all the video from the dash cam … it’ll put a compelling picture together for a judge that, hey, this guy doesn’t need to be out on the road,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
Under Act 259, a lawsuit may be filed against anyone who causes an officer to come to a location to contact another person with the intent to harass or embarrass the person
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument
“ [K-9] Archer was not just a police dog; he was a partner, protector and a member of our police family,” Interim Police Chief Reed Mahuna said
Officers found the man as he was fleeing the scene of a double shooting; he has since pleaded guilty to two counts of murder
Video shows Peoria PD officers speaking with a suspect and instructing him to put down a bat; as the officers approached him, the man jumped up and hit an officer with the bat
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
PRODUCT NEWS
The drone can detect and display heart and respiratory rates and will be used to track and stem the spread of COVID-19
Although a statewide mandatory mask order went into effect, state officials say local law enforcement offices can’t do much more than remind offenders to wear masks
Police nationwide have reported an alarming surge in drivers clocking speeds close to – sometimes surpassing – 100 mph
Some states have reported alarming speed increases, including a surge in vehicles clocked at 100 mph or more
New license plate readers and tagging devices have made it easier to track vehicles without putting officers at risk
Police officials say the drone will be ‘another tool in the toolbox’ in the department’s response to COVID-19
Police and fire chiefs statewide have asked for the addresses in order to help departments ration PPE when responding to calls
The policy change comes weeks after most departments nationwide implemented similar policies
A group of high schoolers, parents and local businesses donated the shields to the New Jersey State Police for distribution
The #gotyoucovered fundraiser aims to provide first responders with PPE to protect against COVID-19 infection