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BREAKING NEWS
International Association of Chiefs of Police
“Col. Matt Langer’s dedication, compassion and commitment to Minnesotans will leave a lasting impact on our state,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement
The woman struck the Bismarck PD officer with such force that he was thrown over a snowbank and disarmed
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the volunteer fire department and as an EMT
Phishing, extortion and data breaches led more than 859K complaints to Internet Crime Complaint Center
The Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy driving the cruiser sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the other driver was found to have a BAC more than three times the legal limit
The release of the files is backed by the senator’s son, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has asserted there may have been a second gunman
“Big love and thanks to … [WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil] and Sheriff [Chad Chronister] for the honor and for everything you do for this community,” Bautista said
Portland police and partner agencies seized firearms and issued over 30 citations during a coordinated street takeover enforcement mission
“There’s a lot to being a police officer — more than what you see on TV,” Aurora Police Captain Justin Shipley said. “But they absorb it all, and they’re excited to get out here”
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 video surveillance market is projected to grow to $42B by 2020 from $13B in 2013
Officials are sounding off about the incident
The suspect stepped out of the car, held a gun to his head and threatened to shoot officers and himself
Charges were filed after video of the encounter surfaced
Police feel their job has changed after more than a year of high-profile deadly confrontations
The suspect crashed a stolen vehicle and was transported to the hospital due to health concerns
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