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BREAKING NEWS
“When I made that [911] text, it was already over. Don’t take my actions personal. It’s about me,” the man can be heard telling Long Beach Police
Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage
K-9 Diesel was 3 years old and had served the Chattanooga Police Department since April 2024
Oakley, a Staffordshire Terrier, raced through the smoke-filled home and sat right by his leash before Aurora PD officers led him to safety
Tyler Robinson texted his roommate that he was “going to take” the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices, investigators said
The medical examiner states Jon-Marques Psalms suffered multi-organ failure along with internal bleeding; he was 14 weeks into a 34-week police academy program
The man, who was spotted carrying multiple pairs of jeans, injured himself while resisting; when he was taken to a hospital, he tried to flee again before being taken into custody
As the Weld County Sheriff’s deputies were no longer on the firing line and securing their gear, one deputy discharged their firearm, injuring themselves and another deputy
The officer was nearly crushed as the driver and three passengers, found to be in the country illegally, attempted to flee, DHS said
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
Charlottesville residents asked whether the city and police had been properly prepared and could have prevented the deadly attack
The move marks a sweeping step in city officials’ efforts to promote what they see as a more fair and workable approach to low-level offenses
The Thompson Model 1921 is being auctioned to help pay for new weapons for deputies
A separate hate group that organized the initial rally pledged on social media to organize future events that would be “bigger than Charlottesville”
Police say the nurses at Massillon’s Affinity Medical Center lost consciousness while cleaning a room where an overdose victim had been treated
Officials said it was a part of a statewide initiative where troopers can make extra money working high-traffic areas
The speeding car slammed into Officer R. Carter’s leg. To avoid being hit again, he jumped over the barrier
A jury found Malcolm Orr guilty of attempted murder and possessing a weapon in a violent crime
The gunman barricaded himself in and held police at bay for hours
The prosecutor’s office ruled the shooting justified in April