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BREAKING NEWS
Baldwin’s legal team has signaled its intention to sue a Santa Fe sheriff and prosecutor after it was revealed they withheld evidence during his trial
Georgetown Marshal Randy Williams, who was charged with failure to intervene and third-degree assault, took a plea deal requiring community service and an apology to the Glass family
The El Paso officers sought cover in multiple areas, but each time they did, the suspect ran to a location where he could point the gun directly at them
After officers found the suspect in a stolen vehicle, she struck patrol cars and fled; after her tires were deflated, she continued to flee at slow speeds for nearly four hours
Westbrook PD officials said an officer tried to add the department’s logo to the photo with an AI tool, but mistakenly edited multiple elements of the photo
Three North Andover Police officers went to serve a restraining order to Kelsey Fitzsimmons, who was on administrative leave; a “confrontation” then led to one officer firing shots
Deputy Devin Mason, who had finished field training one week prior, and another officer were inside a home when they were attacked, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office stated
The suspect was convicted of assaulting an officer and other charges after the shooting, but a jury later found the officers used unreasonable force
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TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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Trooper Nic Cederberg’s brother says the trooper was shot 12 times, five bullets were stopped by body armor