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BREAKING NEWS
Patrick McDowell pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers at a traffic stop in 2021
The program aims to lessen the burden on officers facing traffic and potentially responding slowly to calls because they were getting gas at city fueling stations
The Jefferson County deputy’s tactics ultimately proved unsuccessful, but the cat eventually left of its own accord
“More than anything, the new headquarters will provide the community with better access to their police department,” Bradenton PD Chief Melanie Bevan said
The rise in drone-related incidents, like the 2024 wave of sightings in New Jersey, has led to more research into effective ways of countering drones while preventing injuries to those below
The notice calls on deputies to pledge to “avoid speaking about others negatively in their absence unless required for work-related purposes”
NYPD
Kerik was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and nominated to head the U.S. DHS; he later served nearly four years in prison for tax fraud before being pardoned in 2020
The Aurora PD officer deployed a TASER twice and used a baton before firing the fatal shot
One Mifflin Township officer was hit multiple times, including once in the face, and remains in critical condition at a hospital, while the other officer has since been released
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
The suspects then fled the scene
The new technology can help police discover whether a driver was texting at the time of an accident
The program is expected to be funded with a $1.1M grant from the DOJ and $1.1M in matching funds from the city
The visor has different settings for ‘take down’ and ‘scene’ situations
Plan involves including a staff of 600 police officers devoted to the RNC and almost 2,300 officers from outside the city to help
The officer gave the driver a warning ticket for speeding and invited her to his church
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