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BREAKING NEWS
Burglary suspect trapped in a wall rescued after Calif. cops on coffee break hear his cries for help
The man fell from a movie theater roof and became wedged inside a wall cavity for 10 hours before Salinas officers heard his cries for help during a coffee stop
“[The suspect] made a statement to [the deputy] that indicated his intent for this encounter to escalate in the manner that it did,” the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office stated
Macaila Saunders alleged a New Bedford PD deputy assistant chief created a hostile environment and retaliated against her when she reported the discrimination
“The blood of my officers lays at the steps of our Capitol,” Pueblo PD Chief Chris Noeller said; the wounded officers were shot by a gang member with 14 prior felony arrests
One officer was struck at the base of his bullet-resistant vest as his partner returned fire, fatally wounding the man
Decatur PD Capt. Justin Lyon said the department uses Flock cameras to help them locate missing people, stolen vehicles and people subject to amber alerts
While many of the documents directly related to the assassination had already been declassified, some of the newly released files deal with covert CIA operations in Cuba
Hosted by MPD, the program brings officers from across the U.S. and abroad to Washington, D.C., for hands-on leadership development through real-world scenarios and historic site visits
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was responding to another call with the cruiser’s lights and sirens activated
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Wolfcom® is named after wolves for a reason
Police have implemented emergency security measures after the shooter incident