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BREAKING NEWS
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD videos show the arrestee asking other officers to search the arresting officer for cash; about $900 in cash was found in the patrol vehicle
“Burdensome regulations and unconstitutional taxes shouldn’t stand in the way of protecting American gun owners’ hearing,” Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde said
“We are grateful for the heroic actions of the [staff members,] who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting,” Wayne PD Chief Ryan Strong said
Just weeks out of the academy, Officer Dakota DeClerck carried survivors from the rubble and cleared debris amid dangerous conditions captured on bodycam
For Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell, the most important way to retain her officers is by establishing “open, honest communication and dialogue”
“Beachgoers received an unexpected thrill (Thursday) afternoon when an 8-foot alligator decided to join them in the surf,” the Sunset Beach PD wrote in a Facebook post
The suspect commented on multiple Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook posts, taunting deputies for failing to apprehend him; two weeks later, he was in custody
Mental Health
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill for first responders, citing concerns about fairness and legal issues raised by business and insurance groups
“I need to find a creative way to deter the current behavior we are witnessing while attempting to recoup the financial burden placed on our county,” Sheriff Summer Scheyer said
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
After fleeing on foot, the suspect attempted to stab the cop multiple times, but the officer was saved by his ballistic vest
StrongArm helps responders to properly arm themselves in tactical rescue or rapid intervention
Once a vehicle is tagged with a dart, officers can track the location and movements of the vehicle through a mapping portal
Five people were shot and injured near Seattle, but police said the shootings and the protest were unrelated
The raw divisions exposed by the presidential race were on full display across America on Wednesday
Primus and two other K-9s were rushed to the hospital after they showed signs of drug exposure and possible overdose
No injuries or damages were reported after the woman led police on a pursuit that topped 126 mph
Officer Daniel Webster’s body camera video that was played during trial, and three other videos, will be publicly released
Todd Kohlhepp became a suspect in at least seven deaths in the days after a woman was found Thursday chained by her neck and ankle in a metal storage container
In their ongoing effort to slow speeding drivers, police are getting more detailed data, allowing timely enforcement in areas where speeding poses the most danger