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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
State officials warn that law enforcement leaders who fail to follow immigration laws could face penalties or removal from office
Designed for real-world DFR training, testing and collaboration, FLI Town will provide a secure, vendor-agnostic environment
The move also switches the Sebastopol Police Department from gray cruisers to black and white models after instances of citizens confusing officers for security guards
Set to Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” the West Memphis PD’s video has led to recruitment inquiries from Canada to Africa
The man was originally sentenced to death in 2016, but the ruling was overturned on appeal due to changes in Florida’s death penalty laws; in Sept. 2024, a jury voted 9-3 in favor of execution
NYPD
The “Q-Stat” system will track 311 complaints and hold precincts accountable for addressing public concerns
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible law enforcement retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
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
Sheriff’s officials attribute the increase to the learning curve for the new weapon, the Smith & Wesson M&P9
Advocates for ailing Sept. 11 first responders urged Congress on Thursday to permanently extend a law providing medical monitoring and treatment
In a new partnership, technology works with previous software acquisitions to connect digital sources of evidence
The non-binding resolution was passed on Wednesday by a vote of 421-6
The department discretely made uniform policy changes, leaving many upset
Police can no longer fire on moving vehicles unless the driver is shooting at officers or civilians
Talat Hamdani spoke up during the question and answer portion of the NYPD’s pre-Ramadan conference, saying her son was an active cadet when he died
Detective was acquitted Tuesday of the most serious charges but convicted of lesser crimes
Trial sheds an unwanted light on how the nation’'s largest police department cultivates, supervises and protects its officers
Police blocking gates outside of a major hip-hop concert Sunday had bottles thrown at them by angry people in the crowd who were trying to get inside