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BREAKING NEWS
“I know we are not alone...” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “It’s become too easy to attack our police, and it needs to stop”
During the White House event, the FOP praised President Donald Trump for addressing income tax on overtime pay and strengthening immigration enforcement
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
House File 856 prohibits public entities from offering what it defines as “preferential treatment or special benefits” based on identity categories
A charging document said the case centers around a money-laundering operation through an illegal gambling house run by suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
The West Palm Beach officers allegedly left two people trapped in their vehicle without rendering aid, reporting the crash or initiating a foot pursuit of the still-fleeing suspect
Superintendent Larry Snelling described Officer Krystal Rivera as “young, vibrant and a hard worker who was a valued member of her team”
“I believe he should have never went back on the street after Hickory Police Department charged him with those crimes,” Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown said
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
Marco Proano was indicted on two counts of deprivation of rights after he allegedly used unreasonable force during a 2013 traffic stop
The Department of Justice will conduct a civil rights investigation to determine if charges should be brought in the case
The bombing spread fear across the New York area and revived anxiety about homegrown terrorism nationwide
An Oakland-based company developed a marijuana breathalyzer to help cops catch people driving under the influence
The Rapid Access Weapon Locker opens electronically with no combinations to remember
Tulsa Police Chief Chuck Jordan announced before the department released the footage that Terence Crutcher had no weapon on him or in his SUV
Police say the owner was showing it to onlookers when Brian Scott Cottrill approached the car and took the automobile by force
Michael Kurtz called 911 saying he was suicidal, had a large knife and wasn’t afraid to harm police officers
Sgt. Kenneth Steil was wounded during a manhunt for a carjacking suspect earlier this week
Officials say the use of the robot to disarm a suspect was unprecedented and comes as agencies increasingly rely on military-grade technology