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BREAKING NEWS
The idea to add Patch to the force was inspired by Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, a horse lover; Patch will help the horses working the Mardi Gras festival by relieving their anxiety and boredom
Initiative marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation and launches new training program on ethical leadership, community protection and genocide prevention
“Let’s not use fear to undermine a tool that protects our communities. We need thoughtful policy, not paralysis.”
“We’re so short-handed, we worry about [patrol officers’] abilities mentally and physically,” Muskogee Police Chief Johnnie Teehee said
A wave of new bills throughout the country would establish peer networks, crisis hotlines and insurance coverage for trauma-related conditions like PTSD
LAPD’s recruitment campaign targets adults 21–35 with ads on Instagram, Twitch, Reddit and LA billboards
“If I have cancer and I can do it, then so can he,” said Springboro Police Department Officer Megan Graham, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2024
The contract will include a wage increase of 18% and fixes an ongoing problem where some sergeants were getting paid less than seasoned officers under their command
The suspect tried to force his way into a position to take control of a car, which he was initially a passenger in, despite the Sioux City officer entering the car and ordering him to stop
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 officer said the animal fit perfectly in his vehicle
In 2013 the NFL officially prohibited the lawful carry of firearms in stadium, training facilities, and offices
Prosecutors say Officer William Porter failed to render aid to Gray, who repeatedly asked for medical attention
Details about the other shooting have emerged amid continued fallout over controversial Laquan McDonald case
Long gone are the days of establishing a perimeter and waiting for SWAT teams and hostage negotiators to save the day
The agency was drafting a policy to follow the Justice Department’s rules, which require a warrant except in emergencies
Grant money was used to pay for surveillance to reduce drug dealing and ‘associated conditions in and around’ communities
This free PDF will educate police how to stay atop the evolving policies, training and technology shaping law enforcement
The photo made its rounds on social media with the caption, “this is what happens when you don’'t shut up”
Lt. Paul Kotter revealed for the first time the harrowing details of the Aug. 28 traffic stop that nearly killed him