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BREAKING NEWS
Michigan State Police helicopter video shows the suspect doing wheelies and doughnuts around Dearborn PD cruisers before leading multiple departments on a pursuit
The victims were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached the group and opened fire, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said
Thomas Mascia claimed he was shot in the leg by a driver; instead, prosecutors say, he staged the scene of the incident by scattering shell casings, then shot himself at a park
These Memorial Day facts offer insight into how Americans honor fallen service members while also marking the unofficial start of summer
When officers responded to a domestic violence call at the wrong address, a man opened the door and pointed a gun at them; a judge ruled the threat against officers was imminent
“We’ll stay focused on making Aurora a city where people feel safe in their neighborhoods ... and where every officer has the tools and support they need to serve with excellence,” said Chief Matt Thomas
As LVMPD officers arrived at the scene, one saw the shooter inside and fired one round through a window; the man then ran out of the business past the officers, who fatally shot him
Austin PD officers responded to the scene after receiving reports that a man was pointing a gun at bystanders; he then pointed the gun, later found to be a BB gun, at officers
“The owner of this sullied spoon assumed his brother’s identity during a field detention,” the Tustin PD posted. “To his dismay, his brother had an active arrest warrant!”
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 noted that enforcement of the seat belt law will also be a focus of the initiative
The windshield of the detective’s car was pierced several times by bullets, but his 14-year-old son was not harmed
The thief or thieves broke into the locked trunk of what state police say was a marked patrol car
The department used the incident to inform the public not to drink and drive
TruckVault’s custom in-vehicle storage goes far beyond theft prevention
911Signal’s X6 lighthead is slim, compact and takes up little room
Legislators have supported more police and sheriff departments using body cameras
Body-worn cameras have been touted as an important tool for police
The majority of police executives consulted in the PERF report were in favor of allowing cops to review footage before making a statement
The city is slated to have thousands of police officers on hand for the convention