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BREAKING NEWS
Defense attorneys had asked that officers who attend the trial of Officer Ella French’s suspected killer not wear their uniforms, citing concerns that a “sea of blue” might intimidate the jury
The Olyphant town council voted this month to approve the use of a $187,000 Local Share Account grant to renovate and enlarge its police station
Simply by showing up to crisis scenes, Duke helps calm people down so they can communicate and receive medical assistance, if necessary
As Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s Houston Division, Daniel C. Comeaux has focused on dismantling transnational criminal organizations and fighting drug trafficking
Pennsylvania State Police invested more than $40 million to purchase 2,000 body cameras, expanded-view cameras for 1,400 cruisers, and the software needed to store the footage
The Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police officials wrote that the first officer was ambushed while sitting in his vehicle; as backup arrived, the suspect fired nearly 80 rounds
During the pursuit, the suspect appeared to drive toward Santa Fe PD officers head-on; the driver was stopped and arrested after most of the vehicle’s tires were deflated
Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall’s team is drawing from European models to train officers in non-confrontational crowd management
The Fort Gaines town council voted to combine the city’s law enforcement coverage with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office because the city cannot fund a police department
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 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
The officers are ‘greatly disturbed’ by lack of support from chief and other public officials
Squad cars also received significant damages, a police spokesperson said
Among concerns were police manipulation of cameras, a false sense of security, and privacy
Sales sometimes increase after violent attacks in the United States but not after terrorist attacks in other countries