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The Weld County Sheriff’s Office released video showing the suspect, whose charges have been dismissed because of the state’s mental health law, beating an unconscious victim
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
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
NYSP is the largest state LE agency in the nation that does not have body or dashboard cameras
The drones, roughly the size of a man’s fist, have been used to locate a suspect during a hostage situation
Chief George Kral said the vests give the wrong image of police officers to the community
Police leaders say the drone program has prevented potentially tragic shootings and clears non-emergency 911 calls
A proposed bill would require towns to hold public hearings before officers use any version of the technology
LE officials credit automatic license plate readers with helping officers recover stolen property and remove violent offenders from the streets
The program filters and searches surveillance footage to identify certain objects that appear on video
After watching riot videos, Kurt Boeker was inspired to create a grenade launcher that shoots projectiles at a safe velocity regardless of the target’s distance
Following several deadly incidents, Chief Erika Shields said police will not be allowed to pursue suspects’ vehicles until the department’s policies have been reviewed
The cameras, which are tucked into high-tech street lights, have helped investigators identify suspects, increase public safety