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BREAKING NEWS
Columbus, Ohio Police Department officers assisting with RNC security in Milwaukee shot a man after he moved toward an unarmed person while raising knives
“Lives are depending on you paying attention while driving,” said Col. Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol
Jurors found Miles Pfeffer guilty of murdering Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, as well as robbery and gun crimes
The knife struck the radio holder on the Oklahoma City officer’s vest, preventing a stab wound
Bobby Sherman, 1970s teen idol turned paramedic, LAPD trainer and volunteer reserve deputy died at 81, is remembered for both his chart-topping hits and life-saving service
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
The man fled as Houston Police officers pursued him in connection with a robbery; as an officer ordered him out of the vehicle, he drove forward, trapping him in the car door
“I was like, an alligator? What do they want me to do about an alligator?” Smith County Deputy Brian Hutchins said; Hutchins was able to capture the gator using a makeshift lasso
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
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
Law enforcement cellphone tracking devices are coming under scrutiny in several states
TBL Systems, Inc. aims to provide ‘best available technology’ to first responders
Police pursued four carjacking suspects after they fled from a traffic stop
A report submitted to the Civil Service Commission said the officer violated department policy by using excessive force and failing to thoroughly investigate
The deputies were wounded during a shootout with a robbery suspect and are expected to make a full recovery
The change comes after the multiple officers were killed while sitting in their patrol vehicles
Police Chief Bill Labombarde said the officer was shot in his upper torso but was probably spared more serious injury because he was wearing a ballistic vest
Police told Abdullahi “Abdi” Mohamed to drop his weapon multiple times
Many police chiefs are waiting for state lawmakers to establish legislation concerning drone use before they invest in the technology
The players were invited to test out the firearms training simulator after expressing concerns about officer-involved shootings