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BREAKING NEWS
The Oakland County sheriff said deputies tracked down the suspect to a home where they tried to make contact; a drone was sent inside and found the suspect dead
Spartanburg County council members stated the decision was to ensure the next sheriff would be pursuing the role out of a desire to serve, not because of the monetary benefits
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
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 voice-activated miniature shoulder drone aims to be a backup for officers who are on patrol without a partner
Chester Police Officer and volunteer firefighter James Brockmeyer was killed in a crash during a pursuit
Oklahoma County prosecutors filed two counts of first-degree murder and other charges against 38-year-old Michael Dale Vance Jr.
The man then drove into a neighborhood and dashed in a backyard, where officers took him into custody
The Defensive Low Profile System (DLS) is easy to access and ready for dangerous situations
The department is testing out the car’s viability in patrol duty scenarios
Officials say a man carjacked a woman, led authorities on a pursuit and was shot by a trooper as he carjacked a second person
Officials say Michael Dale Vance Jr. had a hit list purporting to target several more people
A handful of cases that police have solved in recent years used a technique that scours an offender DNA database for a father, son or brother of an elusive suspect
Michael Dale Vance Jr. is still at large after a violent rampage that included shooting two officers and killing his aunt and uncle