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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”
The man allegedly made false statements under the guise of two investment companies; he gained $35 million from investors but paid them only $8.8 million
Detective Joseph Pucciano, a heralded gang-buster and member of the NYPD’s famed Italian Squad in the 1920s, died July 13, 1928, of pulmonary tuberculosis
The former Westminster police officer, Nicole Brown, 39, was charged with 15 felonies stemming from the alleged workers’ compensation fraud
Self-paced modules wrap with live July sessions to help agencies curb officer collisions and struck-by deaths
Series on rural policing challenges earns top business journalism honor as Lexipol Media Group tallies seven Neal nominations
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
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 GawkStopper provides privacy for first responders working traffic accidents
No police deaths have been blamed on fentanyl, but there have been close calls during drug investigations
The cameras recorded them using the restroom and changing clothes
Officer is in critical but stable condition
Some lawmakers say the standards could cloak the recordings in secrecy
Officer, who sued the department over a policy limiting beards allowed for religious reasons, would face irreparable harm without protection from the courts, judge said
Informant said gang members intended to wait for cops to exit and walk toward their cars — a time when they would be vulnerable because they likely wouldn’t be wearing protective gear
Sgt. Stacey Baumgartner died en route to a hospital following Sunday night’s collision
Police say they’ve stopped using the devices after getting bogged down by federal regulations
Nika Larsen, a state police lab technician, is suspected of removing drugs and replacing them with over-the-counter medications