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BREAKING NEWS
A Pima County Sheriff’s deputy pursued the man in a car and later on foot after the man allegedly threatened to kill someone; the deputy was shot in the leg during the pursuit
Paducah Police Department Sgt. Ryan Hudson had an underlying cardiac condition, which Chief Brian Laird said was aggravated during a high-stress shooting scene he was supervising
The Iowa City Community Police Review Board has begun the process of dissolving after 28 years following the passage of Senate File 311, which bans the boards statewide
An 11% drop in homicides follows coordinated efforts like Operation Viper and the expansion of Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Bluff City Task Force
The suspect was believed to be armed and wearing body armor as he fled a traffic stop, dragging a Massachusetts trooper with him for several feet
The motorcyclist fled from officers, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph before being stopped by the Grand Blanc Township Police officer; he faces 11 felony charges
NYPD
“This is proof that people want to be cops again,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. “It shows that this profession is back in a big way.”
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits
Since its installation, police say reported crimes in the area during the hours the hologram is active have dropped by roughly 22%
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 aircraft will be deployed to provide “instant infrastructure” during times of crisis
Dustin James was off duty riding his motorcycle when he and a Toyota Camry collided
The specialist squad will research methods and types of drones and share data with law enforcement across the country
The ECD was disguised as a package of cigarettes
It’s the first time in the state, since the opioid crisis began, that a drug dealer was convicted of murder for selling drugs that killed someone
The overcrowded train station erupted in panic when Amtrak police used a Taser to subdue a man who was causing a disturbance
Cleveland’s new county prosecutor appears to have left open the possibility he might not pursue misdemeanor charges against five supervisors in deadly 2012 pursuit
The officer, who survived, returned fire and killed the suspect
“They are willing to do whatever it takes ... to purchase toys for local families in need”
Janet Atchan was named Dispatcher of the Year for helping to save Officer Kevin Downs’ life after he was shot in the head following a confrontation on Oct. 14