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BREAKING NEWS
The three members of the Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees were taken to a hospital for treatment, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said
Macaila Saunders alleged a New Bedford PD deputy assistant chief created a hostile environment and retaliated against her when she reported the discrimination
“The blood of my officers lays at the steps of our Capitol,” Pueblo PD Chief Chris Noeller said; the wounded officers were shot by a gang member with 14 prior felony arrests
One officer was struck at the base of his bullet-resistant vest as his partner returned fire, fatally wounding the man
Decatur PD Capt. Justin Lyon said the department uses Flock cameras to help them locate missing people, stolen vehicles and people subject to amber alerts
While many of the documents directly related to the assassination had already been declassified, some of the newly released files deal with covert CIA operations in Cuba
Hosted by MPD, the program brings officers from across the U.S. and abroad to Washington, D.C., for hands-on leadership development through real-world scenarios and historic site visits
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was responding to another call with the cruiser’s lights and sirens activated
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy is expected to recover; the suspect was arrested following a manhunt
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
Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder is remembered for his selfless service to others
S15AB is designed to be a tough and dependable laptop for various environments
The TFX evolved out of a necessity to create a bright, durable solution for sights
Be a winner and a survivor
Officer has sent out surveys to law enforcement agencies to gauge interest in his product
A group bodycam policies could not agree on whether to allow officers to screen their footage before filing reports
The officer returned home safely after the hospital visit
Users can report suspicious or criminal activity to University Police and can remain anonymous
Officer opened fire on an armed suspect during an undercover gun buy that went bad