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BREAKING NEWS
Police used a dog snare to help “Rudolph,” who did not appear to be seriously injured, out of the building the same way he got in
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
Scottsdale PD officers responded after an American Fine Art Gallery employee reported hearing someone inside; after launching a drone, officers found the man lying on the roof
“Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage” delves into themes such as what defines a hero, why individuals risk their lives for others and the nature of sacrifice
The North Las Vegas PD won the Top Agency award, K9 Axl from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office took the Top Dog title and Culver City PD’s K9 Storm received the Tough Dog award
“She was the kidnapping victim, who had been with this suspect for over a month on the run,” Kansas Highway Patrol stated. “Thankfully the men were taken into custody”
The man had ordered a guard to put all weapons in a Jeep and leave the keys in the ignition or he would “kill everyone on this base”
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Of the 370 people arrested, 205 had criminal convictions or charges, ICE reported; six were foreign fugitives facing charges or convictions for murder and other felony charges
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
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
The officer was sent to the hospital to have his finger reattached
The man died in the back of an ambulance Saturday afternoon after being arrested
The officers fatally shot a machete-wielding man after he ignored their orders to drop the weapon
A photo going viral sends the message of '#respect’
The department has confirmed an officer shot another once in the neck during a pursuit in May
Officers released footage to show how toy guns can be a life or death situation