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BREAKING NEWS
The 19-year-old suspect admitted to officers that he enjoyed driving stolen cars following the crash that left a trooper with a broken leg and shoulder blade
Criminal Justice Programs
“I will be there washing cars with them,” Genesee County District Court Judge Jeffrey Clothier said
Fla. law enhances penalties for undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, expands ICE cooperation
Under the law, any migrant who is in the country illegally and convicted of a capital felony must be sentenced to death, removing jury discretion and challenging existing precedent
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
From Bloomington PD’s viral “ex-lover special” to witty police-themed valentines, PDs are using humor to engage communities this Valentine’s Day
The man rammed a Prescott Police cruiser before igniting the propane with a blowtorch, causing the fire to spread to a Yavapai County deputy’s cruiser
The sheriff allegedly told deputies to use a “city detail overtime” code to increase pay on a “stopgap” basis; but the code was misconfigured, causing substantial overpayment
Mooresville law enforcement and the FBI arrested Trinity Shockley after someone used the FBI’s Say Something tipline to report strange behavior
Mindy Casto served as interim chief since June 2024, and has served with the department since 1997
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
Inspired by how well residents have handled a tough winter, police have been giving out gift cards for people using crosswalks and driving properly
Obama administration considering ban on type of ammo used in AR-15-style rifles because the bullets can pierce a cop’s armor when fired from a handgun
Chief says initial signs show that the officers used what they had learned
White House task force recommends more police training and data collection on the use of deadly force
Now a safer distance between people and danger
Ballistic door panels are remarkably strong, lightweight, and weatherproof
Officer’s gun was found partly cocked and jammed with a bullet in the chamber and another in the ejection port, indicating a struggle for the weapon
Troopers found 15 bags of heroin, a bag of crack-cocaine and a small amount of marijuana with the suspect
A carjacker picked the wrong vehicle Saturday in Florida
Company offers packages and options for custom-built drones to accommodate an agency’s needs