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BREAKING NEWS
Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette served as a SWAT negotiator with the Lafayette Police Department; he leaves behind his wife and five daughters
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
San Diego Police Department officers used a TASER to subdue the man multiple times, but he refused to drop the knife
In a video online, Cynthia Gonzalez appears to call on gang members to “help out and organize” and urges street gang leaders to “get your members in order”
LAPD says the woman, still in handcuffs, maneuvered into the driver’s seat of the patrol SUV and drove off before abandoning the vehicle and escaping on foot
The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
Massachusetts State Police Lt. Donald Bossi is recovering after being seriously injured in the crash
As officers responded to a domestic violence call, they found the suspect and victim in the doorway; as they tended to the victim, the suspect reentered the home before firing shots
Shannon County deputy salaries have been depleted for the rest of the year; Sheriff Steven Hogan says that the spending went toward essential equipment and staff
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
The deputy suffered a health emergency after a fight with a DUI suspect
Deputy Curtis Allen Bartlett collided with a tractor-trailer while in pursuit of a suspect
Their purpose is to flag illegal plants, produce, food and pests being brought in by travelers that could spread disease or harm American crops and livestock
Charges in the 627-count indictment included conspiracy, criminal sale of firearms and related offenses
No one was injured during the pursuit
The suspect was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon
Ernie was shot and wounded on-duty, but under current state law the accused can only be charged with a misdemeanor due to the K-9 being able to return to duty
A fleeing fugitive took a wrong turn and ended up in police custody
Carlos Erazo-Velasquez escaped from agents at a local hospital after previously attempting to evade arrest and assaulting a Border Patrol Agent
Police said the suspect was armed with a 4-to-5-foot long pipe outside a downtown restaurant