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BREAKING NEWS
Because officers saw the vehicle approaching and moved the suspect away, no one was injured in the crash
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
The city alleges that the new law violates a provision of the Missouri Constitution that prohibits unfunded mandates from the state
“There are a million things I should have done better that night,” Andrew Buen, who was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the case, said before sentencing
Students signed numbers through 10 and cycled through dozens of words police could use while they’re on duty, including license, car, stop, wait, lost, water, food and family
Mikal Mahdi admitted to shooting Orangeburg Officer James Myers eight times before burning his body in a shed in 2004
The man eventually surrendered to San Leandro Police Department officers after throwing his handgun at a cruiser
Sobriety tests help police officers assess impairment and decide whether to proceed with a BAC test during traffic stops
“His swift, decisive action likely prevented a much more serious incident and protected everyone in the area from potential harm,” the Stockbridge PD stated
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
Police said 10 people were taken to the hospital in ambulances while another six were taken in private vehicles
A key issue during their visit will be whether authorities should release to the public videos of the fatal shooting
The police union has said the man was shot after reaching for an officer’s gun
The fatal shooting of a man by a Minneapolis police officer has prompted unrest in the city
Officers get an automatic 10-hour suspension if they lose department-issued firearms
According to the report, there is some confusion among the public about the technology
The suspect fired a total of ten rounds at the deputy, striking him once in the chest
Officers have been hit with pepper spray, Molotov cocktails, bottles, rocks and bricks
For officers, the idea of being targeted because of their profession has long been a fear that comes with the job
The order is in response to a subpoena from attorneys who have filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of Bland’s mother