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BREAKING NEWS
“Those involved utilized chains, barrels and pipes to chain themselves together and block the roadway.”
The department grew from 560 to 588 officers in spring 2025, the first increase since its ranks dropped by nearly 40% after George Floyd’s death
After being caught by an off-duty Dayton detective, the teen received empathy from responding officers who bought his food and offered him a ride home
Sharonville PD deployed multiple sets of stop sticks across the interstate, eventually deflating a front tire of the suspect’s vehicle
The 10-time convicted felon fled Washington with help from his mother after firing at Thurston County deputies during a pursuit
Mark Dial was convicted of manslaughter and other charges for fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry, who was holding a knife inside a car; he was acquitted of third-degree murder
Jurors were split in the case of former Grand Rapids PD officer Christopher Schurr, who said he acted in self-defense during fatal encounter with Patrick Lyoya
After 14 months of negotiations, the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild says the county has proposed a 10% raise over three years, an offer the union says is “not competitive at all”
Years after appearing in an LVMPD video and overcoming a paralyzing injury, Recruit Seth Hurst has fulfilled his dream of becoming a police officer
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
The driver is expected to make a full recovery
The viral video captured an officer’s April Fools prank on unsuspecting civilians
The intense video is marked by shrieks and obscenities as the terrible realization began to sink in
The question of whether Jamar Clark was handcuffed by the officers was central in the case
The 2015 law lowered the percentage of revenue most cities can collect from traffic fines
The department already uses ‘In God We Trust’ on police vehicles
Two police officers and a prisoner they were transporting were killed early Saturday in a fiery crash
While the van sale was the focus, commissioners in the finance committee raised questions about property disposal
Chief Chris Henson was expected to make a full recovery
With proper footwear, cops can reduce energy expenditure and injuries