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BREAKING NEWS
Watch: Maui PD releases body camera footage from Aug. 8 wildfires showing race to evacuate residents
The video shows officers evacuating homes and businesses, taking injured people to hospitals and removing road barriers to allow people to escape
“[The suspect] made a statement to [the deputy] that indicated his intent for this encounter to escalate in the manner that it did,” the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office stated
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
TRENDING NEWS
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
A body camera pilot program raised a variety of questions about how to best monitor police and community interactions
Onlookers were impressed with the ‘James Bond’ vehicle
Reader scans every license plate and alerts officers of any potential criminal issue related to the car or its owner
The system teaches gun-handling skills, discrimination and when it is appropriate to shoot
One traffic stop netted two drunk-driving arrests in Vermont after police say a backseat passenger jumped in the driver’s seat
The 18-year-old was charged in the assault of two officers
State attorney said no charges were possible after a medical examiner death accidental and officer acted accordingly