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BREAKING NEWS
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
Antoine Fielder had already been charged with two other killings before overpowering and fatally shooting Wyandotte County Deputies Theresa King and Patrick Rohrer
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
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
Body cameras are the future of law enforcement, officials say
New division aimed at expanding the company’s technology platform
Police have tried to cut down on the supply of illegal drugs with at least 406 drug-related arrests this year
Police officials continue to investigate the shooting
Union questioned PD’s commitment to reform, while police officials and mayor accused union of misleading the public
The commission found that chief violated no moral character standards
They would be permitted in places such as colleges and day cares and on private aircraft
Day 12 of search and investigation discovered prison worker discussed a murder-for-hire plot involving her husband
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