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BREAKING NEWS
The man allegedly stabbed a construction worker at a work site where a Jacksonville Sheriff’s sergeant was working an off-duty security shift
“Charlie Kirk’s demise takes us one step closer to healing this country,” a Maui Police officer posted
Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson was falsely identified as related to the Utah murder suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk
Polk County Deputy Blane Lane, 21, had been on the force just nine months when he was fatally shot by friendly fire after a convicted felon pointed a realistic-looking BB gun at deputies
Utah authorities are preparing to file capital murder charges against Tyler Robinson, whose DNA matches samples found on a towel and screwdriver recovered near the scene
McCaysville Police Capt. Brantley Worley was shot and severely wounded while responding to a suspicious person call
Representatives for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security defend the face coverings, arguing that identifying officers subjects to them to retaliation and violence
Investigation found Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies waited at rally point while woman, her father and a neighbor were murdered half a mile away
As real Bremerton officers handcuffed him, the man asked the officers to check his lunch bag for credentials; they found only an empty badge holder and Coca-Colas inside
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
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
Charles K. Smith showed up in a ballistic vest and helmet, stating he “didn’t feel safe”