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BREAKING NEWS
Two corrections officers who worked at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility got into an altercation in the parking lot, leading to one officer firing a gun
“Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in law enforcement, and I’m pleased that we can help more local agencies equip their officers with them,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated
Dallas HERO is urging the city to show progress toward hiring the 900 officers the police department needs to be in compliance with Proposition U
After being confronted with the gun, the officer called for backup and ordered the man several times to drop the gun; four officers opened fire after he did not comply
Meriden PD Chief Roberto Rosado said the smell of burning marijuana is easy to detect on city roadways and that the bill is a “common-sense” effort to make streets safer
The video shows officers pursuing the woman through a brush and over a fence, instructing her to stop and to get on the ground before she tried to cross the highway
“In my professional opinion, the gentleman should never have been out of jail,” Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs said. “And yet here we are”
Sacramento Officer Tara O’Sullivan was shot and left critically wounded while Adel Ramos continued firing at police, preventing rescue efforts for nearly an hour
From a new roller skate unit to “free” helicopter rides to jail, law enforcement used satire to connect with their communities
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 say every error or misjudgment is broadcast endlessly, creating hostility towards cops
The bill would require agencies to adopt written policies for investigating officers after fatal shootings
Chief Darrell Allen was working as security at a bar when he was shot
Authorities have released few details about the shootings that happened Saturday in broad daylight
A 126-year-old court ruling that protects federal officers from state prosecutions for official actions
The vehicle was donated to the department for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Facebook post has garnered over 12K shares
Suspect was armed with a handgun and exchanged gunfire with the officers
The officers were responding to a robbery call at a residence
The pervasiveness of smartphones could be inhibiting officers’ ability, or at least their willingness, to fight crime.