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BREAKING NEWS
The program is based off the “Cure Violence” model which seeks to deal with violent crime as a public health crisis: using “interrupters” and “outreach workers” to prevent shootings and other violent crimes
After spotting the gun, officers attempted to de-escalate the situation; officers fired shots when the man raised the gun and pointed it at them
The suspect refused to surrender and repeatedly shouted at NPS and Hawaii PD officers to shoot him, appearing to call them “demons” and telling them to leave “in Jesus’ name”
The facility will also serve as Flock Safety’s main U.S. hub for its other technology, including license plate readers and video cameras
Wadesboro Police Department K-9 Blitz was killed while successfully taking down a suspect
The move comes after the ATF issued a warning to PDs about the risks associated with reselling their firearms
From space-saving home finds to thoughtful everyday essentials, here’s what caught our team’s attention in March
NYPD
The number of shootings citywide between January and March has not been this low since the CompStat era began in the 1990s, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said
The deaths of current and former Harris County Sheriff’s deputies highlight the mental health risks facing officers after they retire or leave the profession
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
In an 18-page letter to the agency, the ex-sheriff also said the deputy had not followed policy for documentation
The inmate slipped out of his leg shackles and smashed a window to escape
The death of Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz in September triggered a massive manhunt
Investigation of Charles Joseph Gliniewicz’s death determined that the officer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Trooper Alex Douglass, of Dunmore, placed 47th in the handcycle category of Sunday’s 26-mile race
She’s determined to push measures that would expand background checks
Arkansas State Police arrested 50-year-old David Houser on suspicion of filing a false police report
Authorities are looking for an escaped prisoner charged with killing a rural county’s sheriff
Officers were attempting to break up a fight after school when things escalated
Officers had turned off body cams because they worried a blinking red light and beeping could jeopardize safety