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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
Measure A would grant the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus
During his speech, President Donald Trump honored the widow of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, vowing to strengthen protections for law enforcement
Public Safety Director Kate Pishotti said Spencer Badger’s actions violated department policy and the law, calling it “critical misconduct”
The indictment alleges two Walker County deputies stomped on Tony Mitchell’s genitals, “rammed” him into a patrol vehicle and falsified testimony
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who has battled cancer since age 6, became the youngest-ever Secret Service agent; DJ has been sworn into more than 871 police departments
Mexico argues firearm manufacturers knowingly enabled arms trafficking, while justices express concern over broad liability
The five-year contract with BRINC Drones Inc. will equip the Newport Beach Police Department with seven drones, including one specialized for SWAT and crisis response
Mayors Michelle Wu, Brandon Johnson, Mike Johnston and Eric Adams are set to appear in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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
Forbids bail bondsmen from using certain-colored uniforms or vehicles with emblems that the public might mistake for law enforcement
Incident began when police in cruisers and helicopter pursued a man in a stolen car until he crashed
The woman, holed up under a mobile home with a six-shot revolver, had fired five rounds at a police robot. Deputies thought she still had one bullet left
he pad is made of ½-inch thick high density rubber and hangs on the back of your Acreage Bullet Catch strike plate
The low-profile LED road flares can withstand the weight of 20,000 pounds, and come equipped with a magnetic base for easy mounting to a vehicle
Under plan, drivers with lesser infractions would pay half of what they owe, and administrative fees would be slashed from $300 to $50
Officials say the woman fired a gun at a crisis-negotiation robot, hit it with a broom and threw a cover over it
Bow hunting is becoming a more popular way of hunting for several reasons, including the level of skill it requires
Suspect somehow got his hands in front of him and when two officers returned to the vehicle, he started shooting at them