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BREAKING NEWS
The man was pursued across several Colorado jurisdictions, firing at officers with several agencies along the way
The program would allow the retirees to keep receiving their full pensions while also earning a salary
Dallas Police officers working an off-duty job responded to the sound of a gunshot to find a wounded person and a person armed with a gun, who then fled
The two deputies used a Signal chat to relay identifying information to federal immigration agents, a practice which is now prohibited by Colorado state law
Pinellas County Sgt. Greg Graff was participating in classroom training at a high school after an active assailant exercise earlier in the day when he collapsed
After shooting the Tampa Police Department officer, the man fatally shot himself
Trump administration officials say this practice is needed to safeguard ICE officers and their families from being harassed or threatened in public and online
“Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential. Together, we must defend the homeland,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated
Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot three people in the building lobby before taking an elevator to the 33rd floor, killing a fourth victim and then ending his own life
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
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
The officer is being treated for an injured leg and the suspect for a bullet wound in the stomach
The couple tried to flee down a dead-end road
Campus police chiefs say having a K-9 in place will help their departments respond quickly to threats and improve relations with students
As officers approached a house to investigate an earlier theft, a man came to the door and opened fire
After two months of planning, Daiwon McPherson set up the surprise proposal