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BREAKING NEWS
Three officers hoisted the unconscious woman from the water and lifted her to the sidewalk, where she was given CPR
Drone video shows Bernalillo County deputies confronting the armed children after at least 50 previous calls to the same home, the sheriff said
Despite multiple warnings and an offer of a taxi, the suspect drove into a pedestrian-filled street, injuring one Laurel officer
The Dodge Durangos, intended to blend in with traffic but still “clearly communicate enforcement once engaged,” are being rolled out in response to “video game-style” driving
The suspect, a 10-time convicted felon, opened fire during a pursuit before fleeing on foot, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
NYPD
Members of Diablos de la 42, an offshoot of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, used scooters and bottles to attack officers trying to stop a robbery, Mayor Eric Adams said
Gilmer County Sheriff’s deputies were able to wrangle the whole herd and return the goats to their owner
NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the city will equip the bodegas with “Silent Shield” buttons that would link cameras in the food stores to the PD in real time
Columbus officers could be heard on BWC footage before the shooting identifying themselves as police and ordering a man to drop knives he was using to threaten another man
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 department will have over 1K devices
Video released by police showed a small white drone rising into the air and a bird of prey grabbing it
The bill would make exceptions for emergencies such as searches and rescues, hostage situations
Sheriff’s officials have turned their attention to the local Vietnamese community in recent days
Trooper Jacob Fields was shot in the leg and stomach just below his ballistic vest
Incriminating testimony from incentivized informants factored in 16 percent of 337 convictions overturned by DNA evidence
To accommodate MSR shooters, Tetra Gun care has expanded the ProSmith Premium Cleaning Rod line
The ZigKick Tactical line of eight and six-inch boots are designed to meet a variety of weather conditions
A fire captain and fire department employee recanted their report about a rude officer after body cam video was shown
The suspect reversed into a parked vehicle before moving forward into the officers