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BREAKING NEWS
“Our deputy was simply doing his job trying to protect our community when he was forced to defend himself against an armed individual,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said
Since its installation, police say reported crimes in the area during the hours the hologram is active have dropped by roughly 22%
Despite being shot in the leg, Sgt. P. George fired back alongside Sgt. K. Burch during the encounter; the suspect was also hit
After Mich. boy calls 911 to tell officers about his brother’s birthday, police join the celebration
Micah Porter, 4, dialed 911 and spoke to dispatchers; after he mentioned that his brother Mitch’s birthday was the next day, Farmington Hills PD joined the celebration
FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program helps fund lighting, surveillance and training to safeguard congregants and community members from targeted violence
A man stole the Aurora PD cruiser and led officers on a 30-minute pursuit before losing a tire; a police sergeant then crashed into the suspect
“Cooling-off periods do not fit into any historically grounded exceptions to the right to keep and bear arms,” wrote Judge Timothy Tymkovich in the split 2-1 ruling
President Donald Trump alleged that violent crime in Washington is actually getting worse as he ordered a federal takeover of the city’s police department
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Deputy Robert French rushed to the hotel parking lot after hearing reports of shots fired at the Ramada Inn
Undersheriff Paul Matyas said there were rumors an officer was pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash
Drone video shows Zachary Kingsbury was trailed by a shark for a time, about 25 feet away
Although he can do some passive tracking, he isn’t trained in drug detection or bite-aggression of suspects
A Finnish news agency said the country’s more than 7,000 police officers will soon have submachine guns
The court stopped short of ordering the PDs to release the raw data, saying that doing so would violate the privacy of motorists
The Department of Homeland Security formally classified antifa’s activities as “domestic terrorist violence” in 2016, according to a new report
Troopers patrolling in the city of Detroit will be prohibited from engaging in vehicle pursuits resulting from a traffic violation or misdemeanor offense
The officers became light headed and nauseous after entering an alleged drug lab
Det. Jeff Payne argued that he was allowed to take blood through an “implied consent” process even though the patient was comatose