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“We have a revolving door of repeat, violent, gun-toting, poison-dealing offenders who are not being held as they should,” Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno stated
A Columbus SWAT officer fired shots after the man reached into his coat; investigation later confirmed he was in possession of a handgun
Sheriffs from across the state traveled to the state capitol to protest the bill, saying it would turn Maryland into a “sanctuary state” and place residents in danger
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
Iowa AG Brenna Bird said that while the Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office has so far complied with the requests, the post itself violates the state’s sanctuary policy ban
Kalamazoo Township Police Chief Bryan Ergang pointed out that the officer was unable to defend himself, noting that his service weapon was holstered when the suspect shot him
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
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Investigators rely on DNA technology to make connections between those reported missing and unidentified remains
Gang crime is up more than 15 percent this year compared with 2014
Key issues lawmakers are reviewing is how long and what footage should be stored, and when to give public access
The proposal includes a new optional system of people self-reporting their ethnicity when they get a driver’s licenses
A coalition of police departments had sought the lockdown to avoid releasing footage they said could infringe privacy