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BREAKING NEWS
The Trauma Intervention Program is staffed by specially trained volunteers who assist first responders, bridging the gap between trauma victims and law enforcement
President Donald Trump said he is also invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to deploy members of the National Guard
The wounded officer was struck in both legs and sustained a graze wound to his face
Officer David Rose was mortally wounded while responding; Rose, 33, a former Marine who served in Afghanistan, had graduated from the police academy in March
Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was a decorated officer, having served for 23 years; he was riding his patrol motorcycle to an assignment when he was struck by a motorist
Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kenneth Salas, 59, was just 30 shifts from retirement after a 34-year law enforcement career and two decades of military service
Michigan law enforcement arrested the driver at his home for cutting off the U.S. Border Patrol vehicle, thanks to agents who took a photo of their license plate
Jason Goodrick was accused in a now-dismissed lawsuit of repeatedly harassing female co-workers and then taking away their work responsibilities when they reported him
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
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
Authorities say Branden Lee Powell was in a crawl space and shot himself as officers were trying to persuade him to surrender
The officer was responding to a call of a pony in the road when the goat jumped onto the hood of his patrol car
Gov. Mark Dayton called the bombing an act of terrorism when he and other officials visited the mosque
The DOJ is reviving work on federal standards for what forensic experts can say in court and plans to create a program to monitor the accuracy of forensic testimony
Deputy Sky Ortiz was laying down spike strips when the suspect came barreling toward him
Miguel Salas grabbed a Glock 23 sitting next to his right leg and opened fire, first at the second officer, and then at Officer Richard Nelson
Federal officials joined local authorities as the search continues for Branden Lee Powell, who overpowered a deputy, stole his gun and ammunition and fled
Branden Powell was in leg shackles and handcuffs secured to a belly belt when he jumped over the seat and put the deputy in a headlock
A Madison Lake police officer reportedly noticed Thomas Edward Grothe, 60, driving a riding lawnmower erratically on city streets
Attorney Tim McMeen said Robin Blaylock pointed a gun twice at officers and refused to obey officer commands