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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
Concerns over K-9 Sonic’s wellbeing in a kennel and public backlash led the Valley city council to reverse its stance
The suspects fled after they allegedly stole equipment, including weapons, from the Atlanta Police Department; they were tracked down by an aerial unit and arrested
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
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
Officer tackled man to the ground and used his stun gun on him twice
29-year-old Thomas Christopher Brown appears to knock one officer to the ground after throwing a punch
Designed to deploy quickly and easily over soft body armor and/or uniforms, the plates are lightweight, low-profile
App will allow users to show digital license to law enforcement officers during traffic stops and at security checkpoints at Iowa airports
Police have released video showing what happened when an Albuquerque police officer accidentally shot a man during a burglary investigation
Divided court on Thursday again upheld use of traffic camera enforcement by the state’s municipalities, reversing a lower court after a year of legal setbacks
The lubricant penetrates deep into the metal itself leaving a slick surface that inhibits carbon, copper and lead build up
A very effective tool that provides a rapid response
First wave of more than 800 cameras would roll out as early as January
With police videos increasingly becoming subject to public disclosure, Seattle police are anxious to develop a fast — and inexpensive — way to go through a growing mountain of material and redact sensitive images