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BREAKING NEWS
Jefferson County K-9 Macho had more than 200 deployments and made more than 100 apprehensions; he died from a medical emergency
Apple stated it removed ICEBlock and similar apps because they provided location information that could be used to harm ICE agents
By the end of September, the NYPD had investigated 553 shooting incidents — 140 fewer than by this time last year, Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
Surveillance footage from inside the store shows the man firing multiple shots at the officers as they retreated while returning fire
Emiliano Garduno Galvez, who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder
Cambridge Police Department officers attempted to speak with the suspect and to use TASERs before the suspect ran at one of the officers, prompting a fatal shooting
The Worcester City Council voted 8-2 on a resolution opposing any pursuit or consideration of a 287(g) agreement between the city and ICE
Greater Manchester Police said the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The department is planning to expand less-lethal options, bolster CIT certification and require targeted retraining after critical incidents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
Various packages, which contain GPS transmitters, are being left in different areas with the goal to tip deputies when thefts occur
For the first time in six years, University of Cincinnati PD officers will carry TASERs
Icarus Aerospace is one of the few in the UAS industry led by those who have served
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