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BREAKING NEWS
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christina Musil served in the corrections and patrol divisions
The “massive criminal ecosystem,” which stole, brokered and sold the vehicles, is “one of the biggest auto theft rings ... seen in the last decade,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said
The dog, named Zissou, was in distress and likely would have drowned if the officers had not gotten there when they did, the Robbinsville Police Department said
NYPD
NYPD recruit Robert Castioni estimates nine of his relatives served in LE; the sacrifices of his cousin and father, who both died in the line of duty, inspired him to serve
Teak reported to shootings and bar closings, community events and protests; his riders say he was born to be a police horse, often the first to lead the mounted patrol into a crowd
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said the escapees broke through a cell wall and used a blind spot to flee undetected, likely with help from inside the Orleans Justice Center
Fu Zai’s compact frame allows him to maneuver under vehicles and inspect tight spaces other dogs struggle to reach
The Broward County project, which cost a total of about $80,000, was funded by a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant and took about a year to roll out
Prosper Police Department aims for an 86-second response time average with grant-funded Flock Aerodome system
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
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
The officer later said firearms training 20 days prior might have been a contributing factor to muscle memory
Prosecutors allege Peter Liang acted recklessly in his handling of his weapon
The officer fought off the aggressive suspect in the snow-covered streets
Neither the cost of the TASER bid nor the results of the legal review will be made public for at least a week