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BREAKING NEWS
The woman was arrested after leading Mich. State Police officers on a high-speed pursuit in the cruiser and crashing into a swamp
A bill currently circulating in the state senate would provide more funding to community colleges for public safety training
“Being invited on stage was something our officers will never forget, and it meant a lot to everyone in the department,” the Bridgeport Police Department posted
A Farmington Correctional Center K-9 named Darrell trekked down a “steep and heavily vegetated terrain,” where he found the missing boy
AI-enhanced security is an example of how schools are spending security grants awarded following the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School
The Lummi Nation officer has undergone several surgeries and remains hospitalized; video shows him attempting to help a man from his wrecked vehicle before the attack
The move, backed by court orders, marks the first vehicle destruction by SDPD in nearly 20 years to deter reckless driving and street takeovers
“We’re their force multipliers, and this is the thanks we get?” said Polk County, Fla. Sheriff Grady Judd; the backlash comes after cops in ICE’s partner agencies received recruiting emails
The program would allow the retirees to keep receiving their full pensions while also earning a salary
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
The officer in the vehicle was not injured
A veteran sergeant shot and wounded a robbery suspect who appeared to be pointing a handgun at a mother and child
Authorities say the trooper was shot Sunday night by homicide suspect James Tylka following a pursuit
Liberty University is hoping the range will prepare those on campus for the event of an active shooter
The suspect was shot after he opened fire on two officers
The judge said the officers in this case were entitled to immunity because there was no evidence they acted maliciously, in bad faith or recklessly
The dogs in the program are dual-trained for detecting narcotics or explosives, and patrol tasks such as tracking people and article searches
Louisiana is in line to become the first state to outfit all of its troopers with body cameras
The officer, who was wearing a protective vest when shot, was treated at a hospital for minor injuries and released
The officer’s attorney Terry Daffron said people shouldn’t jump to conclusions based solely on the video