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BREAKING NEWS
Both of the deputies inside the trailer sustained third degree burns in the fire, and Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, 51, died after spending six months in the hospital
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen offered the SFPD to lease a new building rent-free through Dec. 2026; his charity also made a $7 million donation to support equipment upgrades
Officer Alec Iurato spoke with former NYPD detectives on the Gold Shields podcast, recounting the ambush that led to the deaths of close friends Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy
The woman told dispatchers that a “burglar” had entered her home; when officers arrived, she opened the door, screamed “Where the f*** are my children,” and raised a firearm
Angleton Police Sgt. J.D. White was flown to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries
The National Sheriffs’ Association president said the DHS list was issued without input on how to object to the designation, calling it arbitrary and damaging to trust
In a letter to Mayor Cara Spencer, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery said his office, dealing with a budget crisis, had neither the money nor the responsibility for the service
A man fired 8 rounds at a cruiser windshield in what the Leon County Sheriff’s Office called a “potential ambush”; the deputy inside survived due in part to bullet-resistant glass
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
Suspect Steven Del Rio led police on an hour-long pursuit that ended with officers fatally shooting him
Officer Christopher Dorman was shot in the face, leg and groin while responding to a report of a possible drug deal in June
Experts say high-speed chases can trigger physiological changes in the drivers that can affect their decision-making
TraQ Suite helps eliminate paper and duplication
The television show was based on the real-life Western hero, and some of its stories were authentic
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association claims the city violated an agreement when officers were involuntarily assigned to wear them
The officer was seriously injured and one suspect was fatally shot after a traffic stop
Suspect described as a dangerous man who had deliberate plan to cause a mass casualty event at one or more locations in the county
Melina Roberge and Isabelle Lagace were arrested in Australia on suspicion of importing cocaine - and documented their entire trip on Instagram
Suspect shot himself in the head after suffering two gunshot wounds