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BREAKING NEWS
“The wealth of knowledge that [Sgt. Ian Taylor] brought to the Billerica Police Department was boundless...” Billerica police stated. “Ian dedicated his life to helping others and saved countless lives in the process”
NLEOMF also names Chief Tom Manger for lifetime achievement and Craig Floyd for distinguished service at annual board awards
The department grew from 560 to 588 officers in spring 2025, the first increase since its ranks dropped by nearly 40% after George Floyd’s death
After being caught by an off-duty Dayton detective, the teen received empathy from responding officers who bought his food and offered him a ride home
Sharonville PD deployed multiple sets of stop sticks across the interstate, eventually deflating a front tire of the suspect’s vehicle
The 10-time convicted felon fled Washington with help from his mother after firing at Thurston County deputies during a pursuit
Mark Dial was convicted of manslaughter and other charges for fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry, who was holding a knife inside a car; he was acquitted of third-degree murder
Jurors were split in the case of former Grand Rapids PD officer Christopher Schurr, who said he acted in self-defense during fatal encounter with Patrick Lyoya
After 14 months of negotiations, the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild says the county has proposed a 10% raise over three years, an offer the union says is “not competitive at all”
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 officer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries
Since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999 in Colorado, paramedics have struggled with how close they should get to active shooter scenes
Officers demonstrate effective use of less lethal options
The four-day convention is expected to draw tens of thousands of people — including thousands of protesters
No one was injured
National Park Service rangers are turning to modern forensic technology, including DNA evidence, to make sure they don’t kill the wrong bear
Officer Masood Syed, who was suspended during Ramadan for refusing to shave his inch-long beard, has been reinstated
The man is heard on the video boasting that he’s been stealing cars “since I was about 13, 14” years old
Suspended lab technician is accused of not properly conducting laboratory analyses, peer reviews or administrative reviews of drug evidence
Austin Haughwout made headlines last year when he posted a video of a gun-firing drone he created