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BREAKING NEWS
“I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” Michael Banks said
Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies did not take the suspect’s guns from him after a judge mandated they be seized in December, according to Sheriff Gregory Tony
Chief Todd Bettison, who previously served as deputy mayor, took over as interim chief in October 2024 after former Chief James White left
“We’re talking about life or death,” said Hamilton County, Ohio, Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey, who witnessed the 2023 death of Marcus Zeigler after he collapsed during training
Albuquerque PD Sgt. Brandon Watts returned fire after being shot in the hip by a suspect; after a tourniquet was applied to his leg, he got back up and continued to direct officers
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a vehicle with unconscious occupants carrying drug paraphernalia; when they awoke, they sped away, leading to the pursuit
With corrections officers protesting at 30+ prisons, Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard and threatened legal action to end the wildcat strike
The award-winning film follows Deputy Sheriff-turned-comedian Vinnie Montez, who found healing through humor after years on the job
Five Hanceville officers, including the chief, have been indicted on charges ranging from mishandling evidence to drug crimes, as investigators uncover severe misconduct
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
Officer say they faced retaliation when they complained and refused to meet alleged ticket and arrest quotas
47-year-old William Sheldon Jr. died March 2 from cancer he developed from exposure to debris at Ground Zero
Windie Lazenko has worked with federal prosecutors, the FBI and police, testified before state lawmakers and addressed church and school groups
Made a post on Facebook inviting friends to join him at batting practice in Boise
The officer had to be cut out of his vehicle, but he wasn’t hurt
Unnamed officer was found to be justified for drawing his gun after his partner wrestled with a protester who struck him on Dec. 10
A two-officer patrol car stopped a vehicle when shots were fired in their direction
Department’s police chief credited his officers for their handling of the potentially deadly incident
Police chiefs weigh in on their experiences with body cameras, and how the technology affects public interactions and officer safety
Defining when to record and giving your officers discretion to turn it off will maintain privacy and community relations