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Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
Internet personality JiDion, who leads a group called EDP Watch that coordinates sting operations to catch suspected sex offenders; the Albany PD has called the practice unsafe
The Alliance PD, which released footage showing parts of the pursuit, stated the man has 19 active driver’s license suspensions and has been pursued at least twice before
After stopping the vehicle, the suspect continued to fire shots at Lawrence PD and Indianapolis Metro PD officers, leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting
Video shows San Luis Obispo deputies arriving in marked cruisers before a muzzle flash appears; the suspect then fired shots at close range
Man sentenced to 45 years for ramming cruiser, killing Fla. deputy hours before he was set to retire
The man swerved across several lanes with his car’s gas pedal fully depressed, striking the driver’s side of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian LaVigne’s cruiser
Previously, suspected Glock switch owners were prosecuted federally; the state ban expedites prosecutions and doesn’t require proof that the suspect was “knowingly” in possession
“This is the most significant fentanyl seizure in Manatee County history, and our community and neighboring counties are safer because of it,” Sheriff Rick Wells 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 city has a reputation for having some of the strictest gun laws but has experienced an increase in homicides
Designed to meet the demands of law enforcement professionals while making the job a little easier
The sheriff defended his use of a racial slur as an interrogation technique
A research study by Google found a growth in emergency call rates but a decrease in dispatches
Two significant laws have passed in recent years that, when combined, will open campuses to concealed carry
The officer was attacked with an eight-inch blade in what he considered a ‘routine’ arrest
The Firearms and Tactics Section officers privately bought the discounted guns so they could become more familiar with them
Police departments around the country are getting creative when it comes to enforcement
Safety wouldn’t allow the officer to double-check his body camera was on and recording when the shooting occurred