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BREAKING NEWS
Former Yakima officer Elias Huizar went on the run Monday after killing two people, including his ex-wife, and kidnapping his baby son
When officers responded to a domestic violence call at the wrong address, a man opened the door and pointed a gun at them; a judge ruled the threat against officers was imminent
“We’ll stay focused on making Aurora a city where people feel safe in their neighborhoods ... and where every officer has the tools and support they need to serve with excellence,” said Chief Matt Thomas
As LVMPD officers arrived at the scene, one saw the shooter inside and fired one round through a window; the man then ran out of the business past the officers, who fatally shot him
Austin PD officers responded to the scene after receiving reports that a man was pointing a gun at bystanders; he then pointed the gun, later found to be a BB gun, at officers
“The owner of this sullied spoon assumed his brother’s identity during a field detention,” the Tustin PD posted. “To his dismay, his brother had an active arrest warrant!”
Penn Hills Officer Ryan Kingerski suffered from headaches, dark spots and double vision following his surgery; he left a note for his parents saying he “[couldn’t] do it anymore”
The DOJ stated it will no longer hold the city to the terms laid out in the agreement; the Minneapolis PD will still be held under a consent decree by the Minnesota Human Rights Department
Deputy Daniel V. Chavira, a 2024 academy graduate, came from a family deeply involved in law enforcement, with several relatives actively serving in the LASD
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
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
The driver was eventually caught after police pinned the car against a guardrail
The law says officers can’t be required to write a certain number of tickets within a specified time frame
Councilman’s comment stemmed from PD’s demand for riot gear that properly fit officers