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BREAKING NEWS
After the shooting, both the Buffalo PD officer and the suspect fell out of the vehicle; the officer then rescued a child who was still inside the moving car
Cell phone video recorded by the second victim and released by Concord Police Department showed two suspects forcing the first victim from a Tesla
“Today’s life sentence for a drug trafficker is a fitting tribute to Agent Billy Clardy III,” Attorney General Steve Marshall stated
“K-9 units from Stamford were deployed, as was a drone. The suspects were both located...and both were taken into custody,” Stamford police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said
Union leaders say calling in outside agencies is a first for the department, which is operating with just 664 officers — the lowest staffing level in years
The Santa Cruz County grand jury report finds Watsonville officers are more likely to handcuff and transport misdemeanor suspects than counterparts in neighboring agencies
Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect after he shot and wounded one deputy while struggling on the ground
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
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
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
The officer was wearing a ballistic vest and suffered minor injuries
After the dogs had the positive hit, “all groups [were] systematically relocated to put 2 city blocks between themselves and the scene”
The video shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Officers Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith
Officer Ryan Connell was writing a ticket when an SUV collided with his car
The public would not be able to see police recordings unless a person or the media convinces a judge there is compelling public interest
Critics worry that no matter how good the cameras on drones are — they can’t compete with the two officers on each helicopter flight