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BREAKING NEWS
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
NYPD
The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD reprimanded top cops for posts that served to “diminish senior law enforcement officers in the eyes of the public.”
Columbus Police Department officers were dispatched to 107 accidents without injuries and nine accidents with injuries in that time frame, accordsing to department data
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
The trooper sustained minor injuries after jumping out of the way of the approaching vehicle
The drone struck a Super Scooper battling the Palisades Fire, leaving a hole in its wing and forcing it out of service amid the deadly wildfire
Chief Shon Barnes’ immediate priorities include officer recruitment and retention, crime prevention, community engagement and ensuring employee safety
“During times of crisis, unscrupulous individuals often take advantage of vulnerable people...and the governmental aid intended to go to victims of this tragedy,” the LAPD stated
“[The DOJ] will not tolerate actions that endanger law enforcement and make their jobs harder than they already are, as they work to protect us all,” Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove 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
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
Antiquated way police were alerted has raised questions about potential for communication lapses to hamper manhunts
The plan would include creating a community relations panel, re-evaluating officers’ diversity training, and providing body cameras
The officer reassured the man that he wasn’t going to go to jail, and that the officers were trying to help him
Big-city PDs and union leaders nationwide are warning the rank and file to wear body armor after a deadly ambush against police
Peerless Handcuff Company handcuffs are half the weight of a standard chain link handcuff
All holsters offer variations to fit a wearer’s needs
Revelation highlights concerns about how authorities are cooperating as they deal with demonstrations