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BREAKING NEWS
Vidor PD Officers Michael Stephenson and Ashton Moss were the first to arrive at the scene where they broke a window AC unit away from a window to free the children
Edgar Verduzco pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and two counts of DUI-related charges in the 2017 crash, during which he was driving at 150 mph
“These heroes represented the best of our department, exemplifying courage, integrity, and selfless service,” said L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna
Officers monitoring the Colorado Springs PD Real-Time Crime Center told responding officers that a man involved in fights that prompted a 911 call had a gun in his pants
Officers shot the man during a response to a domestic violence call after he charged out of a home with two knives and attacked one of the officers
“The CBP Officer bravely fought off his attacker, despite his wounds, demonstrating enormous Skill and Courage,” President Donald Trump stated
It was not immediately clear if the driver was shot before or after the crash or why he drove into the crowd
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
Video taken by witnesses showed several Haverhill officers holding a man face down, although it was not clear how long he was restrained or when he became unresponsive
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
Mitchell Dale Mullins crashed into multiple buildings and continued to flee with parts hanging off his car
With a prescription from a veterinarian for specific K-9s, human naloxone can be used on them
The two officers got the idea for the cop romper after seeing ads for the “RompHim,” a male romper, on Kickstarter
After the boy was struck and killed, the suspect was arrested and hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries
The 11 hours of video show people running from the club and officers directing them across the street
The Corvette will be sold at an auction to raise money for the police department’s community outreach programs
Kristen Campbell said she threw the punch because she didn’t know who grabbed her
Detectives began following Geovanni Borjas and collected his DNA surreptitiously after he spit on a sidewalk
The officers, who were not identified, are not believed to be seriously hurt
The law makes audio-visual recording devices a standard feature of uniforms for any law enforcement officer who routinely interacts with the public