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BREAKING NEWS
The horses were members of the Cleveland PD mounted division that “inadvertently strayed” during routine care and exercise
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper stopped the driver by pinning the car to a barrier with his cruiser
Daily applications to the NYPD increased by nearly 45%, from 56 to 81 per day on average; since February, more than 9,700 people have applied to take the next police exam
West York Patrolman Andrew W. Duarte was fatally struck by another officer’s gunfire as they shot and killed man who was holding a nurse hostage at gunpoint
Detectives say a suspect can be seen on video ducking under the gate of the department’s parking garage as it was closing and took guns, ammunition and a multi-use launcher
ShotStop Ballistics is also facing federal probes after an investigation found the company was buying armor plates from China and claiming they were manufactured in the U.S.
Boat crews, including the Sarasota PD Marine unit, were able to safely stop the vessel after the boater was thrown overboard
Mooresville Officer Chase Pitcock was clipped while diving away from the speeding vehicle
In 2024, Seattle PD rolled out a package of incentives, including a $50,000 bonus for lateral recruits; the department has brought on 60 new officers in 2025
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
Driving under the influence is the public’s No. 1 enemy on the roadways, police said
The man was not injured as the boy drove away in the vehicle
The driver was going the wrong direction on a tollway
Officer Thomas Tarantino was fatally shot after stopping to help a man with a broken down truck
Milwaukee is the ninth department to be granted the voluntary review, known as a ‘collaborative reform initiative’
The policy change has the police union crying foul but is supported by law enforcement experts and watchdogs
The high-profile Laquan McDonald shooting prompted the probe
Police have asked for the public’s help in learning more about the death of a special education teacher
The suspect was unruly and combative during his arrest
The closure came the same day classes were canceled at San Bernardino Valley College because of a bomb threat