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BREAKING NEWS
The victim and an officer who was standing nearby ran after the thief; the victim fell, but the officer continued to pursue the perpetrator on foot, video shows
A preliminary investigation shows “the suspect fired the shot from the gun that was in his control,” after lunging and grabbing it from a Durham PD officer
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association claims officials altered internal affairs procedures and interfered with the union president’s ability to represent members
Agencies have until June 24 to start applications for projects and officer wellness programs worth up to $200K
“It’s a community policing effort where we introduce ourselves, through these cards, to whoever we can hand them out to,” Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Joseph Coffay said
The Tyler PD stated the woman was resisting arrest by thrashing and biting an officer when she grabbed the gun and pulled the trigger while it was partially inside the holster
“This was an incredibly dangerous situation—handled with professionalism and teamwork,” LVMPD stated
The force used by officers against a man they mistakenly believed was a wanted suspect was justified due to his resistance during the arrest, a judge ruled
The hiring measures include programs to rehire retired officers for certain roles, reassessing overtime and special duty assignments, and putting more officers on patrol
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 dashboard camera video shows Deputy David Dozer had just 30 seconds to rescue a man from a burning BMW
Twenty-two of the 29 signs are portable and officials said they would consider moving them around based on community concerns
The sheriff tweeted the ‘war on cops continues’
Police had figured that the killer laid low after one woman survived a gunshot in 1988
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