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BREAKING NEWS
Arnold PD cruisers use a system that is supposed to notify officers’ phones and activate fans if the AC stops running; the system malfunctioned, leaving K-9 Vader in the heat
Bakersfield officers tried to speak to the woman and deployed TASERs, but she continued to approach, leading to the shooting
When an officer arrived at the scene, a person exited a house claiming they had been “hit” by a gun
Two of three judges agreed the law “meaningfully constrains” the constitutional right to keep arms by forcing gun owners to get rechecked before each purchase of bullets
Natalie Rupnow opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing teacher Erin Michelle West and student Rubi Vergara; her father could face up to 18 years in prison
“If New York City won’t stand up for the safety of its citizens, we will,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a news release
Lorain Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, joined the force in 2022 after serving with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Sheffield Village PD; he was known for dedication and compassion
The corrections officer said he was “fighting for his life” as the man was “trying to kill him”
“When he drove that car onto that sidewalk, he aimed it at a whole sea of pedestrians,” LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in announcing the charges
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
After a pursuit, the woman rammed her car into a police cruiser while trying to escape
The suspect used the officer’s iPad to livestream the police pursuit
Michael Vance lead police on a pursuit before exiting his vehicle and opening fire
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