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BREAKING NEWS
The Wise County Sheriff’s office stated that Deputy Lex Allen Love died after crashing into a construction site barrier while en route to respond to another crash
Despite being shot in the leg, Sgt. P. George fired back alongside Sgt. K. Burch during the encounter; the suspect was also hit
After Mich. boy calls 911 to tell officers about his brother’s birthday, police join the celebration
Micah Porter, 4, dialed 911 and spoke to dispatchers; after he mentioned that his brother Mitch’s birthday was the next day, Farmington Hills PD joined the celebration
FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program helps fund lighting, surveillance and training to safeguard congregants and community members from targeted violence
A man stole the Aurora PD cruiser and led officers on a 30-minute pursuit before losing a tire; a police sergeant then crashed into the suspect
“Cooling-off periods do not fit into any historically grounded exceptions to the right to keep and bear arms,” wrote Judge Timothy Tymkovich in the split 2-1 ruling
President Donald Trump alleged that violent crime in Washington is actually getting worse as he ordered a federal takeover of the city’s police department
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
The man had robbed at least three victims of jewelry and other valuables in the minutes leading up to the shooting
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
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
“The Punisher symbol on the patrol vehicles ... is our way of showing our citizens that we will stand between good and evil”
Carlos Kehl spat in the face of one of the security guards, both of whom are employed as officers in another suburb and were off duty
The vehicle will be used to help educate the public, particularly young drivers, about road safety
Officers fired multiple shots at the vehicle as Carlos Martinez fled
The university is beefing up its emergency alert system and streamlining the way officials communicate after the attack exposed flaws in the text-message procedure
The partnership will enable police agencies to automatically process in near real-time large volumes of audio and video evidence
Ford Motor Co. says it will offer a police pursuit version of the hybrid Fusion midsize sedan, in response to requests from cities nationwide
Mattis K. Nine will provide comfort to crime victims, children and the elderly during the tough times when deputies are called
Critics argued the checkpoints violate due process rights and protections against unreasonable search and seizure