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BREAKING NEWS
Deputies Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana allege that “The Rip” portrays them in such a way that implies “misconduct, poor judgment, and unethical behavior”
Law enforcement agencies are considering opening small incinerators of their own — with state help
Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, “leaves a void that could never be filled,” the Roswell Police Department said in a news release
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
“The individual then began kicking the vehicle’s door in an attempt to escape,” the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said; the deputies were able to safely restrain the man
The Broward Sheriff’s Office currently staffs the facility 24 hours a day but says critical shortages and safety concerns make continued operations unsustainable
Hamilton County deputies are preparing to enforce federal immigration laws under President Trump’s expanded 287(g) program
This year, NLEOMF is placing a special emphasis on traffic safety nominations following a concerning rise in traffic-related officer fatalities
The Jackson PD will use the money to maintain the LPR system that has been in operation since 2022; the sheriff’s office will continue its contract with the LPR vendor Flock Safety
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 antlers of the two bucks were locked together. One deer was dead and the other was thrashing around
Man who was shot and killed by officers at a busy intersection had thrown multiple rocks, hitting two officers, and had refused to put down other stones
The bipartisan panel is to first hear testimony from local officials as a prelude to calling upon members of Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration in the coming weeks
Cpl. Richard Schroeter pulled the trigger on his firearm while discussing the trigger mechanism during a Sept. 30 training session
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and a Sulphur police officer were shot during a five-hour standoff Monday
Doubts over the legality — and wisdom — of the attorney’s tactics have been expressed by legal experts and local authorities
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Officers responded to the scene Christmas Day and found the driver locked inside the car, suffering from smoke inhalation
27-year-old Sawyer Flache opened fire on the helicopter as it arrived – resulting in a 30 minute standoff
Graham’s slaying illustrates why expansion of Virginia’s DNA collection effort is a good idea, proponents say