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BREAKING NEWS
Vice President JD Vance told surviving families that the nation “will never forget” the sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty
After an officer warned that the suspect was attempting to get control of his firearm, another officer fired multiple shots, fatally wounding the suspect
The change follows the Scott v. Smith decision, in which a court ruled a fatal use of force in a mental health response unjustified and questioned if LEOs should have been involved
“In my career, I’ve never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen. This is definitely unique,” said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Megan Frazer
"[Officer Jason Roscow’s] sacrifice will never be forgotten and his legacy of service and bravery will continue to inspire us all,” the North Las Vegas Police Department stated
Previously, the 38-year-old CAD system went down on New Year’s Eve , when a Y2K-style glitch was “not allowing personnel to log on with the new year,” LASD stated
Maitland Police officers initially stopped to help Jordan after his car became stuck on train tracks; he was arrested and charged with drug possession and resisting arrest
Delaware State Police Corporal Dennis Francis Kelly was paralyzed when a helicopter flipped on its side during a practice landing; he had served with DSP for seven years
“K9 Roxi was more than just a partner, she was a loyal companion who brought a sense of ... strength to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
Tuesday’s shooting marks the department’s third this year
Disturbing video captured the moments leading up to the killing of a rookie Arizona officer by an armed suspect
Many companies are introducing a new long gun — and in several cases — a whole series of long guns at the show
Three-judge panel is reviewing a lawsuit that claims police conducted broad surveillance on Muslim businesses, mosques and schools in New Jersey
Police made a handful of arrests after using tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowds after nearly 90 fires were set
Facebook users in the U.S. will soon receive Amber Alerts to help find missing children who may be located near them
Officer remains in critical condition after undergoing a third surgery
Former Officer Nathanial Robinson plans to appeal his firing after being terminated last week over his use of force in the incident
Distraught woman messaged police this week telling them she was going to hurt herself, but she refused to pick up her phone
Officer shot and killed suspect after he began hitting the officer with a shovel