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BREAKING NEWS
Columbus Police officers arrested the man and caught several loose animals outside the store
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
Officers responded to the scene after the man allegedly threatened someone with the gun; after the shooting, numerous bystanders surrounded and yelled at officers
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
The players were invited to test out the firearms training simulator after expressing concerns about officer-involved shootings
Six police officers were reported injured
Officers shot the suspect after he allegedly attacked police who were responding to a restraining order violation
Baltimore police officials say the department cut its use of ECDs nearly in half in 2016
A shootout then began when officers caught up to the pickup they were pursuing at an intersection
Shaq recently showed off his crime-fighting vehicle after being sworn in last month
Although some officers were hit, no one suffered serious injuries
Officers patrolling during the inauguration will not have their body cameras on unless police action is required
The deployment of the device is to increase officer, suspect and civilian safety
Sheriff Jim McDonnell said his agency will begin deploying an unmanned aerial device to aid deputies responding to arson scenes, suspected bombs and hostage situations