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BREAKING NEWS
In one video, officers rushed through the university’s business school amid a blaring alarm; commands were difficult to hear, but one officer noted, there was “blood everywhere” near a doorway
The case summary underscores the elaborate lengths the shooter took to plan a massacre without provoking interference from mental health providers
“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
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
Despite the uptick in favor of tighter gun laws, Americans remain deeply divided
A family member had let the dogs out about 4 a.m. and saw two people in the SUV
The ordinance would also require vendors to submit a weekly report to police
Officers were letting the teenager wait in a warm lobby for a ride when he destroyed the lobby
The lawsuit argues that the ordinance violates existing state regulations
Academics have never conclusively proved a causal relationship between tougher gun laws and lower crime rates
Deputy was hit in the chest but escaped with minor injuries, thanks to his ballistic vest
Authorities say a ballistic vest saved the officer’s life
Researchers who have studied the issue argue they generally do, but with some caveats
The 2.8 pound ruggedized tablet withstands drops of up to three feet