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BREAKING NEWS
The two wanted men were captured following a brief pursuit; Idaho State Police said they are now investigating whether the pair had killed two people while on the run
The Fairfax County PD’s Real Time Crime Center operates with footage from a network of LPRs, a tip-based Crime Solvers program and a system of license plate readers
“I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said
UWPD and Seattle PD officers were able to clear the protest within hours with no reported injuries; damages to the engineering building totaled more than $1 million
Former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr fatally shot a man after the man gained control of his TASER
The Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
Waterbury Police officers punctured the fleeing box truck’s tires with stop sticks before using cruisers to force the truck of the road; the suspect attempted to run but was captured
As officers mediated fights near the school, a man approached and fired a shot; the shot ricocheted off the ground and struck an officer beneath his ballistic vest
The shooter’s motivation was initially labeled by the FBI as “suicide by cop,” a classification House Majority Leader Steve Scalise called “offensive”
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
Some critics are questioning whether the officers acted in self-defense
As officers rendered aid, the suspect told them he’d ‘never do meth again’
Both sides agree the camera that caught the incident was at a distance and the footage is of low quality
The bill places the burden on those seeking video to prove that its release is in the public interest
If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and $500K in fines
Some of the guns need to be kept because of active and pending criminal cases
The person was unable to call 911 but could text vital information for police to act upon
The man was armed with a handgun in his right hand
Rep. Justin Bamberg wants to prohibit law enforcement agencies in the state from setting traffic ticket quotas
Those who have been retired from law enforcement service for at least one year may be qualified for a position