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BREAKING NEWS
After attempts to perform a PIT maneuver did not stop the fleeing suspect, the suspect drove the vehicle into a yard, stepped out and pointed a gun at Huber Heights PD officers
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Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety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
City officials cite budget strain and low recruitment as officer ranks fall far short of what’s needed to serve California’s capital
After being taken off life support, Bloomfield Officer Timothy Ontiveros’ family made the decision to ‘continue to help others’ through the donation, New Mexico Donor Services stated
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
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
His bulletproof vest saved his life and he’ll soon head home from the hospital
The alleged falsified stops were discovered when supervisors could not find accompanying dash cam video of the stops
Critics warn that the emphasis on de-escalation could lead officers to hesitate in life-threatening situations
Bedonie repeatedly ignored commands to drop his weapon, caught on recently-released body cam video