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BREAKING NEWS
“If they don’t [kill me], I’m going to kill as many people as I can,” the suspect told dispatchers
The Thin Blue Line Act would expand the death penalty for targeting first responders, while the Protect and Serve Act would increase prison time for attacks on officers
Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, “due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,” the Torrance PD stated
The man pleaded guilty to charges that included the murder of Scott County sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley, 35, in 2023
The Altadena Sheriff’s Station survived the blaze, despite total destruction nearby and a close call with a fuel tank
If approved, deputies in five additional counties will receive training to use ICE databases and detain suspects for possible deportation
The man told Charleston Police officers he believed his marijuana was laced with PCP before grabbing an officer’s weapon
Officers attempted to subdue the suspect with TASERS and bean bag rounds; Boise Police Officer Connor Rush said the stabbing of his K-9 partner was “painful to see”
The Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were fired after allegedly selling stolen K-9 equipment on social media while on duty
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
Recent South Florida cases stemmed from photos or video posted on Instagram, the fast-growing social media site
The video shows the man lunging at the officer with a hatchet after many commands by the officer to drop the weapon
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said Wednesday they were seeking answers from the Obama administration about federal law enforcement’s use of surveillance technology
PRISM technology allows the officer to change the breathalyzer’s sensor on their own when needed
Designed to meet the demands of law enforcement professionals while making the job a little easier
The launcher serves as a pre-lethal response option in a variety of situations and environments
State court determined that a policy that makes it easier for unlicensed drivers to keep their cars instead of having them impounded after stops is lawful
Male charged at a police officer with a knife, stabbing him twice in his vest
The Homeland Security Department is experimenting with a new way to track immigrant families caught crossing the border illegally
40-year-old U.S. citizen died after a border inspector shot him with a stun gun at the nation’s busiest crossing