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BREAKING NEWS
Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile stated that people who knew the shooter said he harbored grudges against law enforcement after he was arrested for DUI in 2014
The man fled from Ocala PD officers at high speeds, driving in the wrong direction before colliding with another vehicle and crashing into an apartment complex
The $5 million settlement resolves a civil suit despite DOJ and Capitol Police findings that a U.S. Capitol Police officer acted lawfully in the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt
Palm Beach County Deputy Ignacio Diaz, Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph Waller were killed when an SUV struck their motorcycles while they were stopped on the roadside
Chief Brian O’Hara said that he wanted to provide a better career path for the many civilian employees in the PD, giving them an opportunity for higher levels of responsibility
Benjamin Ritchie was put to death by lethal injection for the 2000 murder of Beech Grove Officer Bill Toney, who was shot during a foot pursuit
The new law dissolves citizen review panels in at least six Iowa cities, with lawmakers citing a need to protect officers from political scrutiny
Up to $51 million is available through anti-heroin and anti-meth state task-force programs; applications close July 2
The “Click It or Ticket” program will run through June 2 with 106 law enforcement agencies getting $600,740 in grant money from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety
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 did not realize the wanted man had a long criminal history when he pulled over to talk to him.
At least three troopers insisted after she was pulled over that refusing to answer questions was a criminal act
One suffered a cut after being struck by a rock in the head, one was hit by a Molotov cocktail and another was bitten
Being hit with one of the sponge-tipped bullets is much like being pinged with a baseball or hockey puck
Police body cameras have become increasingly popular following a number of fatal shootings
The violent demonstration was underway after Trump concluded his speech before a crowd of thousands
The department posted a picture to their Facebook and detailed the reasoning behind the choice
Several activists have called for an investigation into how police handled the event
A helmet and bulletproof vest were also missing
The agency is still evaluating its current tattoo policy, and will compare the results to scientific national surveys