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BREAKING NEWS
Bills introduced in the House and Senate would expand police officers’ immunity from civil liability and roll back prison system reforms enacted under previous Gov. John Bel Edwards’s administration
Dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave,” the effort utilized ICE’s 287(g) authority, which allowed Florida state troopers, police and deputies to assist in the effort
Texas officers acting in the line of duty have occasionally been charged and convicted of deadly conduct, defined as recklessly putting someone in danger of bodily injury
The woman, who is married to a Weezer band member, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting toward officers who were searching for a hit-and-run suspect
Video shows LAPD officers attempting PIT maneuvers and successfully deploying spike strips, ultimately bringing the suspect to a stop in front of a home
A second Columbia County deputy was shot in the face and severely wounded; at least one deputy was able to return fire during the incident
The LAPD said “numerous” trees were felled at city-owned property on at least four blocks, and detectives were investigating other possible locations
While Paige Spears sat in prison for armed robbery, he saw more than one murderer come and go; a group of current and retired officers helped to free him
S.B. 641 will “repeal the statutory limit on the number of police,” allowing the Pennsylvania State Police to “hire the number of troopers that they see fit,” State Sen. Marty Flynn said
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
In the span of six days, police suddenly have a pair of poster cases for the use of military-style equipment
T.J. Bristol had his selfie stick in hand when officers pulled him over
Chief Greg Suhr asked city officials for the devices during a police commission meeting
Authorities are debating whether a fourth video showing a 2013 fatal OIS of an unarmed man should be made public
Police are wounded in about 25 percent of cases like the Nov. 27 Colorado Springs shooting
In case of a natural disaster or a search of the building, for instance, having a high-quality digital map help find people
The governor signed an executive order in July authorizing the attorney general to investigate deaths of unarmed civilians
Several officers from around the country have gone viral asking their community to buy guns
The body camera video shows the drug-related home invasion that took a fatal turn
The officers said the department treats nonblack officers who shoot blacks more harshly than black officers