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BREAKING NEWS
At the time of the incident, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales stated the man was a sovereign citizen, despite the man’s claims that he did not belong to that group
Earlier this year, Todd Bonlarron, an assistant Palm Beach County administrator, said security during the president’s time in the area can cost $200,000 to $300,000 a day
In March 2024, the Mercer County Commission approved a $1.75 million American Rescue Plan grant to buy the former bank building and convert it to new headquarters
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs for training, equipment and readiness efforts
The measure calls on AG Pam Bondi to seek to overturn legal rulings that make it difficult for cities and states to force homeless people into shelters and substance-abuse centers
Bakersfield officers tried to speak to the woman and deployed TASERs, but she continued to approach, leading to the shooting
When an officer arrived at the scene, a person exited a house claiming they had been “hit” by a gun
Two of three judges agreed the law “meaningfully constrains” the constitutional right to keep arms by forcing gun owners to get rechecked before each purchase of bullets
Natalie Rupnow opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing teacher Erin Michelle West and student Rubi Vergara; her father could face up to 18 years in prison
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
Nicory Marquis Spann was arrested and held without bail on suspicion of attempted murder of Deputy Alex Ladwig
The policy exempts police audio and video recordings from public records laws and gives PDs broad discretion over when to refuse requests from people for copies of them
The app allows officers to live-stream video to supervisors and provides their exact location using GPS technology
“She was definitely ornery,” the department’s spokesperson said
Witnesses said Jameson McCarthy walked into a tobacco store with a gun and demanded money before stealing a minivan
The Seattle Police Officers’ Guild has asked for extra pay of about 1 and a half percent for officers who wear body cameras
The man started to climb the fence along the top of overpass, appearing to be on his way to jumping onto the highway
Police Chief Mark Saunders said officers planning to attend the First Responders Unity Festival must do so “on their own time and without their uniform”
The ACLU says LEOs acted improperly by using OC spray and flashbangs without warning or justification, among other actions
The incident has caused Sgt. Zachary LaHood to suffer “severe neurological injuries” which have required him to continue to seek medical care