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BREAKING NEWS
When a White Settlement officer arrived, the woman was on the phone with the scammers; BWC video shows the officer taking over the phone call, putting an end to the scam
The suspect fled a restricted zone near an anti-ICE protest before crashing in South L.A. and trying to escape on foot
The fires were set in a lot about two blocks from the 83rd Precinct; several marked cruisers, as well as unmarked vehicles, were destroyed
Charleston County Master Deputy Alexander McKinnon was shopping when a man attempted a jewelry theft; McKinnon detained the man when the man threatened to have him shot
The chase went on for an hour and 12 minutes before the excavator got stuck; the driver tried to run, but was followed by a drone until a K-9 and handler caught up
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Public Safety Athletic Trainers Society convened the discussion in response to the deaths of 29 recruits over the last decade
The initiative will distribute 1,000 packs of Brewers-themed trading cards to 30 law enforcement departments statewide to be shared with children in their communities
The man ignored a Nashville officer’s orders to drop the weapon and continued carrying it down the street until he abruptly turned around and ran at the officer
The man fled from Chicago into Indiana before crashing the vehicle and firing at officers; two Chicago PD officers returned fire, fatally wounding him
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
Bystanders, including a military veteran, stepped in after they saw two deputies being beaten with one of their own batons
While the suspect was still underneath the vehicle, police arrested him
Mostly, the demonstrations were peaceful
The Saturday protests were largely peaceful, although two police officers were slightly injured in protests in Indianapolis
Portland police said one person was shot by a man who had gotten into a confrontation with a protester
Under a new state law, a judge must approve the release of dash cam video and body cameras worn by officers
The demonstrations stretched into a third straight night Thursday and came to a head in Portland
Videos show officers going inside where gunman Omar Mateen had barricaded himself in a bathroom, while others offer details about what was happening outside
The extent of the officers’ injuries is unknown
After fleeing on foot, the suspect attempted to stab the cop multiple times, but the officer was saved by his ballistic vest