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BREAKING NEWS
Santa Fe Police used drone footage to locate the suspect and coordinate an arrest on foot within 15 minutes of the initial report
After the Puyallup Police Department had called off a pursuit, the fleeing suspect, who is a convicted felon, spotted a marked patrol vehicle and struck it head-on
The man, suspected of armed robbery, refused to show his hands; Boise Police officers fired shots when he emerged from his hiding spot holding the stick
“Out of an abundance of caution we are surging resources,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. “And you can expect to see an increase in police presence at critical infrastructure locations”
Rifles, handguns and AR-style magazines that had writing on them referencing mass shootings were unsecured in the home, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office
Berlin Police Department K-9 Casner escaped from his backyard, but was found safe about 11 hours later
“Let’s do some due diligence and see if we can’t tighten things to presumably prevent loss of life and harm down the road,” Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said
Two Lubbock County Sheriff’s deputies were helping a disabled motorist when a semi hit their unoccupied cruiser and left one of them dangling from the overpass
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
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
Some departments are purchasing drug scanners to help officers safely identify substances
Resident can create a “Smart 911” profile to register concerns about ‘swatting’ prank risk
The 40-foot truck promises an immersive educational experience
The academy works with the company’s training simulators to produce interactive lessons on topics such as use of force
The FATS 180LE features 180-degree high definition projection on three screens
Poly/wool technology elevates the company’s latest uniform line, offering functionality, comfort and durability
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet
Officers came into contact with what authorities believe was fentanyl when suspects tried to dispose of the substance by tossing it out of a window
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents and supervisors raised repeated concerns about expired body armor for more than a year
Attorney Mildred O’Linn said the court’s decision was “worth millions in governmental immunity to cities and counties”