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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
Central to the legal issue was whether Raleigh PD Officer Gabriel Torres was on duty on Oct. 13, 2022, when he pulled out of his driveway to investigate the sound of gunshots
The deployment allows officers to use their smartphones as both mobile and desktop workstations to reduce reliance on traditional laptops
The LASD stated that the deputy was relieved of duty without pay and that his actions were “completely contrary” to the department’s values and standards
The ad, directed by filmmaker Michael Bay, highlighted the department’s history by showcasing key moments that may have been catastrophic without Secret Service protection
The man pointed a gun at two different officers before he was shot and taken into custody; he has been charged with attempted murder
Philadelphia police used mounted officers and emergency alerts to control the crowds after Eagles fans ignited fires and tore down traffic poles
Pasadena Police officers banged on doors — and in at least one case broke down a door — to find and wake residents and get them to safety, the footage showed
SDPD Chief Scott Wahl said that the department “believes imposing these restrictions could negatively impact public 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 crime-fighting vehicles get a new look and features for this summer
Said Wednesday that he had tried in vain to urge Gov. Jay Nixon to deploy the National Guard in his town as people burned and looted buildings in protest of a grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case
Agency has acquired nine of the single-passenger cars for the pilot program and currently is trying one out in Central Park
Police believe the suspect came in contact with gasoline during the crash, causing the fire after the ECD connected
Drivers are doing double takes as they come upon quirky road signs sprinkled along a major street
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