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BREAKING NEWS
The man was involved in a crash before shooting a bystander who approached to offer help
Gov. Lujan Grisham’s emergency declaration follows a March 31 request by Albuquerque’s police chief, who pointed to the fentanyl epidemic and an increase in violent juvenile crime
Partnerships aim to improve situational awareness, de-escalation and airspace monitoring through integrated drone and counter-drone solutions
The docuseries provides background on the trial of Karen Read in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe
SCOTUS has allowed the Trump administration to use the law to deport migrants suspected of being gang members, ending a halt on deportations ordered by a federal district judge
Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth said he was releasing the video in response to “public sentiment” and noted that deputies attempted to de-escalate
The town of says most Tonawanda officers abstained from issuing citations, triggering legal action under New York’s Taylor Law
“With 28 years as a trainer and 26 years as a police officer, Duane has spent his life making law enforcement training better.”
“When I’m on the street and I’m serving in the community, I think of someone being my [family member.] Everyone is a family member to someone,” Officer Vanity Cordero said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
FBI uses airplanes during investigations of specific suspects in criminal, terrorism and espionage investigations
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