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BREAKING NEWS
After seeing the gun pointed at him, the Milwaukee Police officer grabbed the suspect’s firearm and worked to wrestle control away from the suspect
Video shows a truck stopped in a crosswalk before the tires squeal, filling the intersection with smoke; the truck lurched forward as Bradenton PD officers moved out of the way
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window, Sheriff Mark Harrell said
Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd three times in the back of the head
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress
Three Northern York Regional Police Department officers were killed; two officers were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage
K-9 Diesel was 3 years old and had served the Chattanooga Police Department since April 2024
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
The vests have been distributed to detective squads in an effort to get more officers to wear the life-saving armor
Law enforcement agencies are continuing to transition to a more detailed reporting system
The Batman-esque gadget is already in use in other Calif. counties
‘Spot’ served as a remote observation device to provide images of potentially dangerous suspects or devices
The government will try to reverse a policy that has strained its relationship with some LE agencies
Activist groups, assemblymen praise the legislation’s stance against “becoming a police state”
The screwdriver, which was deflected by body armor, caught the officer in the arm
In released audio, the LEO asks his department to send someone else to take his place
Community groups opposed the policy, saying software identification is unreliable and racially tinged
The bill, which would take effect Jan. 1 if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, also bans the use of biometric scanning with police body cams