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BREAKING NEWS
Greenwood Police Officer D.J. Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years
Ian Cramer pleaded guilty to theft, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment; he previously pleaded guilty to homicide in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin
Officer Philip Schifini, 63, served with the Nassau County Police Department for 28 years
NYPD policy states that precincts must provide “a private room or an office for employees to express breast milk,” which must “provide an employee with the requisite privacy”
Over a dozen officers have either resigned, been placed on administrative leave, been terminated or temporarily reassigned as a result of the investigation
“From the moment [Officer Tyler Hawes] could speak in the hospital, he made one thing clear — he was coming back to serve Fargo,” the police department posted
Kevin Davis alleged the former Alachua County sheriff had a pattern of racial bias in staffing decisions, which led to Davis being repeatedly overlooked in favor of Black candidates
Volusia County deputies deployed spike strips and a K-9 to end the pursuit, which began when the suspect refused to exit his vehicle during a traffic stop
State officials are still “having conversations” over concerns about how “Karina’s law” might make it difficult for law enforcement to store all the guns officers confiscate
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
The Smart Vault can accommodate 15 different fingerprints and features an automatic opening 14-gauge steel door
All models utilize a single transverse mounted CR123 battery with a minimum of 8 hours expected life
A prisoner trying to escape while being transported through Terminal C at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was shot by the officer who was escorting him
Suspected gunman killed by police after shooting attacks had a background in criminal gangs
8-year-old girl was shot Friday in the torso and is in stable condition
Olawale Agoro, of Hackensack, now faces charges of hindering apprehension, false swearing and resisting arrest
Community Police Commission issued a statement saying the new technology may have unintended consequences
Police say the suspect was arrested for an attempted carjacking and died after fighting with officers and being TASERed
Man accused of pointing a loaded pistol at cop during a foot pursuit was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday
Jessica Liesmann and her boyfriend yanked the suspect out of his car and body-slammed him on the pavement after he hit Liesmann’s vehicle