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BREAKING NEWS
The Rock Island County state’s attorney ruled that Officer Brett Taylor’s use of force was “objectively reasonable” as the suspect used the vehicle as a deadly weapon
The man had stored up ammunition and set up a lawn chair to shoot Harris County deputies as they arrived, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said; as he began to open fire, the gun jammed
From sudoku to crosswords, the games are a tool for law enforcement and public safety professionals to relax and stay mentally sharp
The gunman, who killed himself following the shooting, had ammunition with anti-ICE messaging written on it
The case was brought by Brandon Williams, who alleged that the officers downplayed a car crash in retaliation for him previously accusing them of lying during a trespassing case
Cabarrus County Deputy Shawn Singleton stopped a woman for speeding and was met with attitude; but when he showed her kindness, she opened up and thanked him for his help
Mental Health
An ambulance took Zena to an animal hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries; Massachussetts’s Nero’s Law allows ambulances to transport police dogs when their lives are at risk
The “Find My Parking Cops” app scraped data from the city’s parking citation portal; the city changed the way citation data was displayed four hours after the launch
The officers — all retired and receiving pensions — were let go after the audit identified “several compliance issues” with the retirees working in the Police Department
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Police in Daytona Beach and Elizabeth have been using drones with automated messages designed to disperse crowds while maintaining social distancing
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted law enforcement and corrections personnel and how public safety has adjusted its response
As healthcare providers start turning to secondary markets due to shortages, investigators find that many products are unreliable or fraudulent
Police statewide are asking officials for the addresses of those infected so first responders can prepare properly