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BREAKING NEWS
The two officers immediately came under fire after responding to the home; six to eight people, including children, remain unaccounted for following the fire
The Sacramento Police Department plans to spend $33,660 of a road safety grant to launch “highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s),” records show
The Lexington police union argues the 2021 ban ignored collective bargaining agreements and put officers at greater risk
Troopers, bomb techs, paramedics and FBI agents share how the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing shaped their careers and their lives
JCPenney called — they want their catalog back
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner told Congress that sanctuary policies block deputies from honoring ICE detainers for individuals who pose a threat to community safety
The Glendale Police Department used real-time technology to track the suspect following a second vehicle assault on the department’s secured entrance
Detectives used technology and targeted policing to dismantle the 800 YGs, described as showing “absolute disregard for human life”
The 20-year-old gunman, shot by police, had been active in the Leon County Sheriff’s Office youth programs and carried a handgun and shotgun
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
Officers face discipline if they don’t make sure both the video and the audio of their squad car dashboard cameras are working
The deadly shooting in San Bernardino happened in a state with some of the nation’s toughest gun laws
Officials shut down the encampment because of safety risks and impact on emergency response times
The city has increased its presence in Muslim neighborhoods to build better relationships with the community
Officers were able to locate and identify the fugitive in a casino
The Chicago Police Department spokesman also said its in-house experts determined the audio is not authentic
Jurors were also shown two cellphone videos of Gray’s arrest
Authorities revealed new details about the massacre in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead
CSI’s less-lethal options deliver effective tactical execution for many mission objectives