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BREAKING NEWS
An officer positioned his cruiser between the mama moose and the floatplane to allow another officer and a man to rescue the calf
Video: Suspect vehicle rolls over multiple times after losing control during Ohio high-speed pursuit
Ohio State Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a driver for speeding when she fled, eventually crashing and rolling the vehicle
The man said he “didn’t want to live no more;” Sacramento officers told him to not grab his gun, and said they would help him as they backpedaled while he approached them
The footage shows Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer cautiously approaching an armed and agitated suspect before being fatally wounded
The deployment follows several days of protests that escalated to violence as demonstrators threw rocks and fireworks at law enforcement
Protections for police officers and immigration enforcement have been highlighted in executive orders during President Trump’s second term — what grade would you give him?
Between 500 and 700 U.S. Marines are being mobilized to Los Angeles; the move comes after President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of California National Guard troops
Despite a $2.1 million budget increase, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office cut community policing programs to reallocate resources toward emergency call response
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy was “in a fight for his life” as he struggled with the man for over a minute, Sheriff John Mina said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
Spotlight: Wraith Tactical’s CARR pack has the essential tools cops need for active shooter response
Real-world experience and innovation is behind the design of every Wraith Tactical product
The suspect ran a red light and struck an SUV
The three-month pilot project was designed to expand LAPD’s less-lethal options in a department effort to curb escalation
The vehicle will be used as a promotional tool
What did police officers use before ASPs and TASERs?
The alerts are meant to protect officers and medical crews on calls to homes previously flagged as posing some type of threat to law enforcement
The legal standards for disclosure of police video could soon change, depending on how the Supreme Court rules in a woman’s request to obtain 2014 dash cam video
The trooper, whose identity hasn’t been released, is in stable condition
Demetrius Coleman was pulled over for making an illegal turn, then sped away when officers learned he was wanted for violating his probation
Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters will not follow a government directive to leave the federal land where hundreds have camped for months