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BREAKING NEWS
While the operation did lead to an arrest, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office cautioned against conducting undercover operations and trying to meet with suspects
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
About 800 members were deployed to support public safety efforts after President Trump invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act
Records detail moments of chaos, miscommunication and hesitation during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension report shows a statewide drop from 89 requests in 2023 to just 19 in 2024
Lt. Albert Stout, a 31-year veteran, died from typhus complications after exposure at the city’s animal control facility
NYPD
NYPD Detective Jacqueline Demerest had arrested the suspect in two other stolen vehicle cases earlier this year
The Hamilton County Association of Chiefs of Police says lax bail and sentencing practices undermine officer safety and erode community trust
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
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
Police were able to catch two suspects who held up a Walgreens in Nebraska thanks to the GPS device in the pill bottle
Police said Hunter Ty Wilkerson fled after stealing five traffic signs and allegedly bragged that he was leading a police pursuit on Snapchat
The paramedic called 911 while in the back of the ambulance, saying she feared for the patient’s safety
After a police department posted warnings to wipe shopping carts down to avoid exposure, experts weighed in on the accuracy of the claim
A man driving a stolen pickup was arrested after a 2½-hour pursuit, part of which he streamed live on Facebook
The issue had been debated and rejected in the city for 13 years
The vehicle has two spotlights on top with a thermal-imager in the middle that allows the driver to navigate the roads safely, even with heavy rain or fog
Authorities say no one was injured during the pursuit
Americans could see a lot more drones flying around their communities as the result of a Trump administration test program
The new four-year, $12.5 million deal with Axon will provide body cameras to 4,000 Philadelphia patrol officers