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BREAKING NEWS
A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson said that the drugs were fentanyl and meth; court records say the amount was over 10 grams
The injured soldiers are stable and expected to recover, said Brig Gen. John Lubas; the soldiers who tackled Sgt. Quornelius Radford helped ensure his arrest
“The L.A. Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It’s going to be incredible,” Trump said as he signed an executive order establishing the task force
Brandon Hughes, who played cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles between 2010 and 2013, was sworn into the Falls Township Police Department
“Oh, I got you and you’re fine. I know you’re super mad,” the St. Johns County deputy is heard saying as the alligator thrashed in his grip
The Pathways to Policing Act would authorize $50M per year for state and local police hiring grants, and another $50M annually for a DOJ-led nationwide recruitment campaign
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department would “continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the [DHS] to eradicate these harmful policies”
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
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
K-9 Blue tracked down Elroy Samuel after the suspect dropped a black jacket in the woods
Officers saw the man leave a suspected drug house they were monitoring
The police union defended Officer Michael Mays, contending that the first dog growled as it advanced toward him
A man broadcast live on Facebook as he sped down a Florida beach, running over beach chairs and umbrellas while drinking from a bottle of Canadian Mist whiskey
Millions of dollars in grants have helped make the cameras standard equipment in major cities, but their effectiveness depends on the officers who wear them
When alerted with the technology, responders would receive the phone’s location as well as livestream video or audio
An ECD probe struck a lighter in the man’s hand
Dispatcher Stephen Smith called his girlfriend, Amanda Radican to tell her he was working an extra shift and that he had forgotten his cellphone
Alton Banks began vomiting at home after returning from a local pool on June 23
Currently, TASERs are only issued to officers with more than two years of experience