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BREAKING NEWS
The man raised a knife at officers as he ran away; he dropped the knife when an officer pointed a gun at him and was brought to the ground and arrested shortly after
The man said he needed help and the noise was an attempt to prompt LAPD action on claims of past assaults he believes were overlooked
The Pittsylvania County deputies were injured by shrapnel while executing warrants for brandishing a firearm and trespassing
The grant will provide funding for police and sheriff’s departments to offer 24/7 virtual crisis care calls
Port St. Lucie officers acted on intelligence from social media to prevent a large-scale, unlawful meetup of e-bikes
Bodycam video shows suspect opening fire as Reno PD arrives, striking the windshield, tire and bumper of a cruiser before a fatal OIS
The law mandates full disclosure of applicants’ disciplinary history and prior employment before agencies make final job offers
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
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
Activists recently promised mass disruption if Jason Stockley is acquitted for killing Anthony Lamar Smith
Muhanad Mahmoud Al Farekh’s case has drawn extra attention because of reports American officials had debated whether to try to kill him in a drone strike
When Officer Anthony Cano approached the vehicle, Abel Rodriguez drew his weapon and opened fire
Roger Burzinski was shot after he failed to comply with orders after leading police on a high-speed pursuit with a baby in the car
Nevada officers had used spike strips that deflated at least two tires but didn’t stop the truck
Police, firefighters and EMS providers are using the technology to increase their visibility, making their job easier
Police will now be able to pursue cars with ties to drug dealing or reckless driving in specific circumstances
After the LEO drove the suspect to a homeless shelter, the suspect tried to take the officer’s car and attempted to grab his TASER
The new system and partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center will allow for faster crime test results
Deputy Jake Shaw shot Andy Grimm after mistaking the photographer’s camera and tripod for a gun