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BREAKING NEWS
Detective Travis Feldner was shot twice while responding to a burglary call, 32 years after his older brother, an Idaho police officer, was killed investigating a stolen car
The Cool Kids Committee and the Cobb County PD accepted gently-used prom dresses, high heels and jewelry, which will be available to local teens for free
Davenport PD Corporal Dave Morse figured out what the woman had tried to buy from scammers, while Cam Anderson put together the table she’d been wanting for months
The $400,000 grant will be used for speeding enforcement, adding DUI checkpoints and targeting distracted drivers
Bristol Police Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy died in an ambush after a suspect used a fake 911 call to lure officers following a traffic stop
Pelletier had served 11 years with the state, and was vested in his pension; however, the funds are currently inaccessible to his widow because he did not reach retirement age
“[This] rescue is a testament to the power of collaboration, advanced technology, and the unwavering dedication of our law enforcement and emergency response teams,” PD Chief James Floyd said
The gator wandered through a neighborhood before taking refuge under a car near the house waiting on the pizza delivery, which was ultimately carried out by a Bradenton PD officer
Aurora Chief Todd Chamberlain said he hopes the policy change will disrupt the cycle of crime tied to stolen vehicles, such as carjackings and related offenses
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
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
Tablet is designed to be reliable even in extreme environments
The suspect grabbed a gun, ran, then spun and fired at police after they entered his apartment