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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect, who was on meth, refused Officer Toni McBride’s commands to drop a box cutter as he continued to move toward officers at the scene of a car crash
“To assess whether an officer acted reasonably in using force, a court must consider all … facts and events leading up to the climactic moment,” the majority opinion stated
“[The officers’] decisive actions and commitment to protecting the lives of others exemplify the very best of our profession,” Clark Police Captain Miguel Acabou said
The distraught suspect made vague, threatening comments before trying to grab the Clark County deputy’s gun, leading to the fatal stabbing
A part of NOPD Officer Raychel Willey’s uniform was stuck on the car’s door as the vehicle began moving, pulling her along as the man fled
The man was fatally shot by San Diego SWAT officers after he led multiple units on a pursuit, during which he swerved across all lanes of a highway and fired shots while driving
Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
The “Chromebook challenge” is a viral TikTok trend in which students short-circuit their school-issued Chromebook computers, causing sparks, smoke and, in some cases, a fire
The suspect was fleeing from a Fountain Valley officer when he encountered another officer seated in her cruiser; he wrestled her gun away and got into the cruiser
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
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