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BREAKING NEWS
Dash camera footage shows pedestrians scrambling to get out of the way of the suspect’s vehicle
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Sheriff Andre Brunson said. “We had a bear a few years ago, but never a kangaroo. You never know what you’ll see in Macon County”
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
Erik Hernandez was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Justin Reffel, who was attempting to flee from Hernandez and another officer in a vehicle
The “fly car” will be assigned daily to a deputy who is trained and certified as a New York State EMT
The Oceanside City Council voted unanimously to purchase the drone, staff a “visual observer” position and create a “real-time crime center” in a room at police headquarters
Idaho State Police said both vehicles caught fire following the crash, which sent eight survivors to area hospitals
The resignation followed an incident where the Jacksboro city manager suspected police officers of attempting to ‘set him up’ for a DUI arrest and called for an investigation
“I believed that if I hadn’t done it at that time, I wasn’t going to go home,” said former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr
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 gun used in the shooting was recovered
The shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett was an attempted assassination
Leader Ammon Bundy told reporters they will leave when there’s a plan in place to turn over federal lands to locals
Civil rights groups sued in 2013, accusing the NYPD of breaking Handschu rules
The 38-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning after he led officers on a foot chase and a struggle ensued
A knife-wielding man wore a fake explosive vest and threatened officers before they fatally shot him
The man refused to come out of his RV but occasionally showed police gasoline and a hammer
The high performance Silicone Wedding Bands by High Speed Pro can be worn all the time
Witnesses reported hearing the officer order for the suspect to ‘drop the gun’ numerous times
The man refused to get his hands out of his pockets