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BREAKING NEWS
Deputy Christopher Hatcher survived the crash with minor injuries and was awarded a Medal of Valor for his actions
The bill would increase the age to 12 years old in 2026, up from the current 10, depending on the severity of the crime; he threshold would then be increased further to 14 in 2028
The law, House Bill 495, requires Gov. Mike Kehoe to appoint a transition director to oversee the state takeover’s implementation; that period will need to end by July 1, 2026
“I’m thinking ... I can just bring it around and do a cattle drive, but for deer and just use the [propeller wind] or the drone to motivate them,” Green Lake PD Detective Josh Ward
Mental Health
The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Peace Officer Wellness would operate over two years to review state policy and develop wellness recommendations for agencies statewide
Video shows the suspect fleeing, then turning to face Bloomington PD officers while reaching into his waistband, eventually pulling out what appeared to be a handgun
Moore Police officers backed away from the man and issued more than 20 commands to drop the weapon before firing shots at him as he continued to move toward them
A multi-agency SWAT team was working to serve more than 20 search warrants when a suspect began to fire at officers; Marysville Officer Osmar Rodarte was fatally wounded
“Sergeant [Ryan] Kenedy was universally loved by everyone he worked with, and his passing is an immeasurable loss,” the King City Police Department stated
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
The passage connecting warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, was about 2,400 feet long and 30 feet deep
Officer Randolph Holder’s slaying has raised questions about the risks and potential shortcomings of drug courts
Newly released bodycam footage shows the aftermath of a shooting that left four injured and one dead
The chief said the firearm may have been in the process of being cleared when it discharged
The Investigate streamlines the collection, organization and sharing of potential evidence
One officer tried to use a stun gun on suspect, but it was not effective
Harris Corp. unveils its full-spectrum multiband portable radio
The Falcon Shield features multi-spectral threat sensors and a variety of response capabilities
The vehicle is a larger BearCatmodel designed to meet the needs of both SWAT and tactical EMS teams
The photo went viral after the department posted it on Facebook