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BREAKING NEWS
Chief Eddie Garcia will oversee Austin’s fire, police, EMS and homeland security departments in the new position
The man, who “had an arsenal of weapons with him,” was shot and killed by officers after opening fire, Lorain police say
If they know why Kohberger did it, investigators haven’t said so publicly; it is also not clear why he spared two roommates who were home at the time
A criminal complaint the man was recorded on surveillance video scaling a fence to a private lot for reserve NYPD vehicles before lighting 11 of them on fire
The man had a motorcycle with flashing lights and the words “Traffic Public Safety” printed on the side; he wore a green uniform and carried a TASER, a baton and a Glock
The suspect, accused of being intoxicated during the pursuit, fled from an Oklahoma City Police officer before crashing into a telephone pole and allegedly proclaiming he “didn’t do anything”
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The incident began when the man pointed the object, which was later found to be a metal pipe with a makeshift handle, at passing motorists
Charges dropped against 120+ defendants, including assault suspects, because they can’t get attorney
The Massachussetts case dismissals, which include an alleged assault on cops and domestic assault, are the result of public defenders refusing to take cases over a pay dispute
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
The suspect switched into drive, crashed into the patrol car and drove down an embankment
A volunteer firefighter suffered facial burns
Public Safety Director James Shea wouldn’t say if any of the suspended officers were the ones seen on video kicking Miguel Feliz
The officer whose design is selected as the winning entry will earn “bragging rights,” but no award
Officers saw three other men lying on the ground behind a building overdosing on a drug called Serenity
Both officers are expected to recover
Officials said the gloves may allow absorption into the person’s tissue, turning the responder into a victim
A man fired at least three rounds from a handgun, with one round striking the officer in the upper chest
While in the back of the patrol car, Andrew Humphries began kicking the rear passenger door and pulling on the metal cage, causing $1,000.00 in damage
Police said Gavel “did not display the necessary aptitude for a life on the front line”