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BREAKING NEWS
After other helicopters failed to reach Unicoi County Hospital because of winds, a Virginia State Police helicopter was able to land on the roof to evacuate 54 people
Taking cover behind trees, two Chautauqua County deputies issued multiple commands for a man firing shots into the air to drop his weapon before a shootout occurred
Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming, 34, and a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer were approaching a home when a 38-year-old man inside opened fire, striking Ming multiple times
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp is accused of falsely testifying under oath about his educational background and concealing his firing from a California PD
When three Great Danes attacked a five-year-old, his mother brought him to a reserve deputy and Hernando County paramedic, who helped care for the boy’s injuries until help arrived
The January wildfires and recent protests, McDonnell said, presented an unexpected opportunity to evaluate his senior staff to see how they performed “in crisis mode”
Sheriff Robert Luna said authorities X-rayed special enforcement bureau vehicles, searched round the blast area and examined office spaces and even the gym
“Chuck E, come with me Chuck E,” a police officer in Tallahassee told the suspect, “stop resisting, you are being detained”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The mobile command centers hadn’t originally been part of a plan to retrofit all of the department’s squad cars with inch-thick bullet-resistant glass and armored door panels
The guard suffered cuts and bruises on his face, but refused medical attention
Police say Torey Chase Massey fired several shots at the dog, leaving K-9 Dingo with critical wounds
Black-hooded protesters attacked a police vehicle with bottles and bricks, breaking its window
The pursuit reached 112 miles an hour before spike strips were deployed
The bullet fragment pulled from Bianca Roberson’s head during an autopsy matched the caliber of gun they found at the suspect’s house
The president of the Dallas Police Association claims officers were told to avoid looking “militaristic”
The suspect was one of four people wanted in connection with a gang-related killing in late March