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BREAKING NEWS
The 19-year-old suspect admitted to officers that he enjoyed driving stolen cars following the crash that left a trooper with a broken leg and shoulder blade
The Trump administration is preparing to invoke the act, last used during WWII, to deport noncitizens deemed threats, such as members of Tren de Aragua
The bill would allow police, firefighters, and prosecutors to retire at age 50 with full benefits if they have 25 years of service
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was shot in the foot before returning fire; the sheriff emphasized the suspect had multiple firearms and may have planned further violence
More than 300 first responders from 90 agencies braved freezing waters to recover victims after a midair collision involving an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk
The man, who had been arrested and released earlier in the day, told Wayne police officers that he “would jump down from the balcony and stab them”
Equipped with live video, two-way communication and AI navigation, the RADDOG LE2 helps officers assess threats remotely before taking action
The bill would place the city’s police force under a state-appointed board, making St. Louis one of few major U.S. cities without local law enforcement oversight
State officials warn that law enforcement leaders who fail to follow immigration laws could face penalties or removal from office
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
The officers, all of whom served in the military and have tattoos on their arms, argue in the suit that the policy violates their First Amendment rights
The compact printers allow fast printing from mobile devices
In light of recent ISIS attacks across the globe, local officers are gearing up as precaution
Priority after April riots, when officers were not equipped with enough shields or body armor and 160 were injured
Footage captured the split-second decision officers were forced to make when a suspect pulled what appeared to be a handgun
Suspect squeezed through a partition into the driver’s seat then sped away, eventually flipping the vehicle
Union argues that retired officers shouldn’t be held to rules
Newly released video from January incident shows deadly OIS
The compact, wrist-worn light uses a proprietary reflector that shapes the LED light into a wide beam ideal for close-range tasks