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BREAKING NEWS
The Pasco County deputy was rescued from the cruiser by a Dade City police officer, who had escaped from the vehicle, along with the help of bystanders
Officers took the opportunity to connect with kids, families and future cops — strengthening trust through hands-on engagement
Shawnee Police Department K-9 Dagger is expected to recover after being stabbed while entering the home
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said revamped FEMA grant priorities focus on border enforcement, cybersecurity and election security
The Beyond Visual Line of Sight proposal would eliminate the requirement for operators to obtain exemptions for flights that extend beyond the operator’s direct line of sight
Authorities say the trooper followed his ex-girlfriend home before fatally shooting her and her new partner in a targeted attack
The patch features a cartoon image of DJ in uniform and is emblazoned with “Houston Police,” DJ’s hometown department
Department leaders and experts in the state have cited a negative public view of the profession since 2020 and the long hours the job requires as reasons for the recruitment dip
The database includes information from 12,000 internal affairs investigations, which has been redacted in accordance with California public records laws
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
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
State police are focusing on detecting motorists under the influence of THC
Police Chief Philip Dupuis said his badge was on his belt next to his gun and his ID was on a lanyard around his neck
Peter J. Kamper was thrown from his motorcycle when he struck a deer
During the raids, Pittsburgh SWAT officers were exposed to a chemical that became airborne, making the officers dizzy and causing numbness
The LAPD would draw up clear guidelines before using the drone and each use would require the approval of a high-ranking department official