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BREAKING NEWS
After eliminating its $300,000 agreement with the Caldwell Police Department, the district plans to use federal funds for the private agreement, which will cost about $210,000
The President approved Texas’ request to extend the disaster declaration beyond Kerr County to eight additional counties, making them eligible for direct financial assistance to rebuild
Although violent crime persists in parts of the city, homicides overall in L.A. have dropped to 116 through June 28, compared to 152 in the same period last year
“I see it as a no-brainer,” said Decatur PD Chief Brad Allen. “Human trafficking is real. It’s all over rural and urban areas. Decatur’s not immune to it, Central Illinois’s not immune to it.”
Virginia State Police, along with Halifax County response teams, saved motorists trapped near their vehicles due to overnight flooding
Mayor Mike Duggan and PD Chief Todd Bettison announced a “Five-Step Plan” that includes increased enforcement of curfew and extending the hours of the PD’s “Mobile Field Force”
This will be the 24th year that CC4S will take to the roads in support the families of fallen officers, encouraging the public to “never forget [their] service and sacrifice”
The other deputy on scene refused to give the rabbit to Grant County Deputy Alejandro Gomez, fearing that he would kill it; after Gomez took the rabbit, he threw it against a cruiser
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Office said Sam “was a trusted teammate and protector” and that “his loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside him”
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
Scott Michael Beekman struck a stop sign and a tree, causing his van to flip and catch fire
At one point during the pursuit, a handgun was thrown out a window of the car
The group noted that three more Milwaukee residents were killed by hit-and-run drivers in recent weeks, bringing the 2017 total to eight
The deputy collided with the suspect, but police said the crash does not appear intentional
The decision clears a path to begin the program that aims to outfit about 1,200 NYPD officers with cameras
Evan’s Law would require drivers to give police their cell phones and enable officers to use textalyzer technology at auto accident scenes
Fort Worth police will use the bikes for search and rescue missions
Stephen Frank Nichols pretended to help look for the fleeing suspect with the officer
A 30-year-old male officer was in critical condition, with life-threatening injuries
Officers discovered the weapon while carrying out a search warrant