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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
After officers attempted to stop the driver, they accelerated toward an officer, striking him and injuring his leg
Juvenile Offenders
Parents of minors who commit crimes or public disturbances could face up to 90 days in jail under the newly enacted Gloucester Township ordinance
The Minneapolis park police officer was struck in the arm when the suspect pulled the trigger on the officer’s holstered weapon during a ground struggle
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders, AG Pam Bondi said
Perry County deputies say the man, arrested with meth and cash, escaped handcuffs and stole a marked Charger before being caught after a foot pursuit with Kentucky State Police
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Surrey Police arrested 18 people after undercover cops were catcalled, followed and harassed during a plainclothes operation
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
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
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
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