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BREAKING NEWS
The officer’s vehicle was taken, but police have not confirmed whether the shooting was part of a carjacking
The family of Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, a 22-year veteran of the department, said that the LASD failed to comply with orders by state regulators to inspect and clean the trailers
“Durango’s viral, yet unexpected escapee made a return appearance — yep, Irwin, the kangaroo hopped to us,” the department posted on X
“No one was hurt, but that could’ve been anyone,” a Facebook post by the Newcastle Emergency Management said
Natalie Etheridge-Purcell was just 2 when her father, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Etheridge, was killed; his colleagues ensure she never faces milestones alone
Millie and her handler, Corporal Eric Sucy, found the missing girl in a swamp after Millie tracked the scent from the girl’s home almost a half-mile away
The incident occurred after Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a fleeing vehicle; the man got out of the stopped vehicle and tried to carjack the trucker
Quick action by Paramedic Gabrielle Pride and Officer Taylor Gibbons cleans, saves and re-homes the animal
The rescued woman said she, her daughter, and her niece were kayaking for the first time when her kayak capsized after getting caught on a downed tree in the river
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Officers fired back at the suspect, hitting him in the chest
The legislation doesn’t provide specific recommendations about when the cameras should be on
The president said his officers were denied the protective gear
Courts would already block any video related to a crime