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BREAKING NEWS
Two days after Mayor Ron Shinnick terminated the entire Cohutta Police Department, officials found his order violated the town charter
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown alleged that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office routinely breaks a state law that prohibits local LE participation in federal immigration enforcement
Inmates at Men’s Central Jail punched a deputy, stomped on his head until he lost consciousness, then stabbed him, requiring staples for a head wound
The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Policing Institute’s 1974 report, “Women in Policing: A Manual”
“Officers and sergeants who ... didn’t return by [the March 10] deadline have been terminated effective immediately,” DOCCS Commissioner Daniel Martuscello said
The Hanceville City Council voted to immediately suspend department operations and search for a new chief to build a new department and hire employees
Newark Police Department Officer Joseph Anthony Azcona was shot to death while investigating illegal gun activity; a 14-year-old is suspected in the killing
With more than 100 troopers nearing retirement, Minnesota State Patrol’s LETO program is filling the gap with recruits from diverse career backgrounds
After the fifth arson incident, Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran condemned the release of a suspect charged federally in connection with several of the previous incidents
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
Documents shed new light on the encounter Saturday morning that took the life of Officer Daryle Holloway
Smart gun technology and forfeiting sales to police departments are some of the things that hurt Colt’s business
Questioned why police didn’t seek medical attention for attacker or contact his parents to help
While trying to restrain a woman, cop was attacked by her brother
Deputies say actor Jake Lloyd led them on a high-speed pursuit at speeds of more than 100 mph
33-year-old Travis Boys had broken handcuffs on his wrist when he was arrested Sunday morning
Retired judge, who handled a criminal trial of one of the teens, released the December 2013 video
Police earn praise from national law enforcement experts and community leaders for being more transparent
Body cameras are the future of law enforcement, officials say
New division aimed at expanding the company’s technology platform