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BREAKING NEWS
The LAPD has stated that sideshows are growing increasingly violent; officers who respond often have rocks thrown at them or laser pointers shone in their eyes
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
Bystander footage shows the suspect wearing a helmet threatening an officer with the sword; the officer fired a shot, striking her
“His reasoning: ‘I would rather rob a bank than work for my brother,’” DeFuniak Springs police said
Kelly Davis is more than just the team’s safety manager — players turn to him for personal advice, and to hear stories from his 28 years in the Chicago PD
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
A police official said the vest contained bolts and the same type of explosives as those used in the attacks
The video shows the teenager armed with a small knife and walking away
State police say the suspected gunman and two others are in custody
The suspects were described as wearing masks that left their eyes exposed
Man has bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, split personalities and a drug addiction and was previously charged with assaulting a cop
Protesters have been calling for investigators to release video of the shooting
Police released body cam videos in the controversial shootout that left one 18-year-old dead
The vehicle was designed as a lightweight option for law enforcement to keep up with sports cars of the time in pursuits
Insurers for the municipalities paid the bulk of the settlements
Chief said she had ‘never seen more professionalism’ from officers