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BREAKING NEWS
The driver of the Nissan was arrested on felony counts of reckless conduct, second-degree assault and criminal mischief, as well as driving under the influence
The inmate attempted to grab the San Jacinto County deputy’s firearm during an altercation inside the hospital room, prompting the deputy to fire a few shots
“I was ready for the worst-case scenario: to take the hit. And that’s exactly what I did,” said Harris County Deputy Louie Ayala, who had been on patrol for 32 days
A Navy veteran called 911 threatening violence before opening fire on responding San Antonio Police officers, stating he had “high-power rifles and everything”
The 55-year-old man struggled to stay afloat for at least 20 minutes before Port St. Lucie Officer Ryan Lodwick found him and deployed a life preserver
The driver was later stopped and taken into custody; the Lauderhill officer, whose injuries included leg and facial damage, was transported to a hospital
The Social Security Administration will begin processing retroactive payments and will send increased monthly payments to people affected by the Social Security Fairness Act
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, 34, a nine-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police, was working overtime on a traffic enforcement detail when he was struck and killed
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
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
Had past bank robbery conviction, wanted probation status and lived under false name
The tablet has an IP65 rating for dust and water-sealing protection and exceeds the MIL-STD 810G industry standard for ruggedness