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BREAKING NEWS
“Having experienced something like this less than six months on the force is definitely something I’m proud of, and again, I just thank God I was able to perform in the moment,” Officer Soren Osicka said
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
On April 7, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 364, which allows people with work authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to serve as LEOs
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
Detective Bryan Van Brunt died in 2019 after suffering “profound PTSD” related to his undercover work; six years later, he was honored on the PD’s memorial wall in a special ceremony
The suspect told police he would have beaten Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he found him
After airborne officers directed public safety officials on the ground to the location, police found the child “conscious and alert,” state police reported
The suspect walked into the Bristol PD carrying a 9 mm pistol; she fired three shots at the windows of the front desk and two more at an interior door
Gov. Joe Lombardo said the “Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act” has provisions that increase penalties for cyberstalking, retail theft, DUIs and fentanyl trafficking
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
Sales sometimes increase after violent attacks in the United States but not after terrorist attacks in other countries
The largest withdrawal by Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was for $7K and deposited into his wife’s account
The resulting images and information are uploaded to a database which connects national law-enforcement agencies
According to current law, all emergency lights must be on the outside of the vehicle
LAPD also plans to create a new unit to handle camera training, trouble-shooting and other technical assistance
The officers were put on paid leave after the incident
The suspect refused to obey orders after destroying the cruiser’s window
Police initially said suspect was not handcuffed when he was shot, then later said handcuffs were at the scene
The department’s proposed 2016 budget includes a $75K allocation to purchase additional riot helmets
The FBI released the 2012 footage after clearing officers involved in the shooting