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BREAKING NEWS
Anyone who breaks the law will receive “proportional” consequences — no more “get out of jail free” cards, said Nathan Hochman
“So we’re going to be going to maybe Louisiana, and you have New Orleans, which has a crime problem. We’ll straighten that out in about two weeks,” Trump said
The Auburn PD, Cayuga County DA’s Office, Cayuga County Probation Department and Cayuga Sheriff’s Office will receive $372,034 through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative
Mental Health
The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
“Georgia is proud to stand with the Trump administration in its mission to ensure the security and beauty of our nation’s capital,” Gov. Brian Kemp said
The design, which displayed the words “Dearborn Heights Police” in both English and Arabic, lacked prior review and approval from city leadership, the mayor said
The footage shows LVMPD officers using the device to stop the suspect, who had an active attempted murder warrant
During jail transport, the suspect slipped out of foot restraints, kicked a Wagoner County deputy in the head and attempted to steer the cruiser with his feet
“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media
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 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
Currently, 147 of the department’s approximately 900 officers wear cameras
Alex Ladwig was alone and working overtime at a transit station when authorities say he approached Nicory Marquis Spann on the lower level
Deputy Josh Wiley was escorting Rodney Cole to the bathroom when Cole attacked him with a long screwdriver
Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said it’s unclear why the officer did not stop for the officer who attempted to pull him over
The extent of the deputy’s injuries is unknown
The Jersey City officers will be on modified administrative duty and will not be on patrol
Police said Diondrae Brown fired one shot at officers as he fled on foot