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BREAKING NEWS
Pete Arredondo was indicted by a grand jury on 10 counts of felony child endangerment/abandonment, Uvalde Sheriff Ruben Nolasco stated
“In the police department, we do ride-alongs. Does fire do sleepovers?”
The Fairview and Mount Pleasant PDs will join to become the North Valley Police Department; the new department will operate within the existing budgets of both cities
A woman told Salt Lake City dispatchers that her ex-husband had threatened to kill her and said he would set himself on fire
“To our law enforcement officers: thank you for your courage, your service and your professionalism,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stated
Congress created the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program in 1976, but expansions in eligibility have made the program more popular and complex to administer
The driver struck another vehicle, which caused his passenger to be ejected; the struck vehicle then veered into the path of an NYPD cruiser
Vance Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband, Mark
Joliet Battalion Fire Chief Dan Berta and Officer Salazar used a ladder to reach residents trapped on a third-floor balcony as flames spread
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 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
Police pursued the suspect after the car nearly sideswiped one officer’s vehicle
An altercation broke out after the man used a cellphone or tablet in court
Photos of a police cruiser struck by a driver to remind the public to be aware when driving in icy conditions
Adventos is empowering the LE community with a management system that helps agencies work more efficiently
The Ohio Supreme Court’s unanimous decision came in a case involving a State Highway Patrol pursuit last year
Authorities say they won’t forcibly remove the protesters