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BREAKING NEWS
After a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph, a suspect fled on foot before being taken to the ground by Tacoma police K-9 Odin
“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
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said revamped FEMA grant priorities focus on border enforcement, cybersecurity and election security
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
Lt. D. Heath Meyer was out of his patrol car putting out stop sticks when he was struck by a vehicle
Kevin Michael Kealoha was on the run from authorities when he stole a car at gunpoint at a California gas station and led deputies on a high-speed pursuit
Harry Marrison attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times, even after the deputy told him to stay inside
The drunk driver nearly struck the officer and another citizen’s vehicle
Video shows Caleb Blaylock grab the patrol car door frame with one hand while holding the knife in the other
Chief John Wiebold got out of his car in an attempt to contact the occupants of the suspected vehicle, when Erica Shales accelerated, striking Wiebold
About 17 percent of the pursuits that took place in the 12-month period beginning in October 2015 resulted in a collision
Police were responding to a call of children smoking marijuana in a car when neighbors interfered
Bryan Allan Martin crawled out of his overturned car with the toddler in his arms
Under the bill, PDs could still hold videos back permanently by arguing that privacy concerns outweigh the public interest