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BREAKING NEWS
The expanded K-9 capacity — the Regional Transportation District previously had one dog — is part of a security campaign to boost security on public transit in Denver
The man had entered a privately owned recreation center with a bloodied bandage; he later became combative and approached Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies with a knife
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The footage shared by the Ketchikan Police Department shows the bears in the front seat of the car with the video captioned, “Don’t be suspicious. Don’t be suspicious.”
Eight deputies and detectives have been fired and 11 more have been suspended following the death of Mary Gingles, her father and a neighbor
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella credited the bystanders for averting a more extensive tragedy in the shooting that killed one man, Robert DeCesare Jr.
Louisville Metropolitan Police Department officials stated the 2021 Durango Hellcat couldn’t be used on their fleet or sold because it contained stolen parts, including the engine
Hennepin Sheriff Dawanna Witt said the change will “embolden criminals” because charges will not be filed if gun or drug crimes are discovered during a low-level stop
An Indianapolis officer returned fire from inside a cruiser after the 76-year-old suspect shot at them during the pursuit, damaging multiple patrol vehicles
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
Police said Edward J. Holmes III slashed 52 tires on multiple police and fire vehicles
The officer suffered bruising and facial injuries from badge shrapnel
The second-highest ranking official is resigning amid an ongoing review into whether troopers were being ordered to meet ticket quotas
The “ghost gun” kits contain parts that have no serial number, making them untraceable
Officials said the phones given to officers over the past two years are obsolete and can’t be upgraded
The bullets narrowly missed the officer, who returned fire
Sgt. Paul Cording said the car “suffered a catastrophic engine failure”
Justice Department documents summarizing the order describe much of the gear as “defensive in nature,” intended to protect officers from danger
Attorney General Jeff Sessions could outline the changes during a Monday speech
Drone technology will help the state police and Department of Transportation better monitor traffic and parking lot capacity