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BREAKING NEWS
The Richfield PD officer pursued the suspected prowler on foot before both men fell to the ground; the man produced a gun and shot the officer, prompting another officer to fire shots
The Broward Sheriff’s Office currently staffs the facility 24 hours a day but says critical shortages and safety concerns make continued operations unsustainable
Hamilton County deputies are preparing to enforce federal immigration laws under President Trump’s expanded 287(g) program
This year, NLEOMF is placing a special emphasis on traffic safety nominations following a concerning rise in traffic-related officer fatalities
The Jackson PD will use the money to maintain the LPR system that has been in operation since 2022; the sheriff’s office will continue its contract with the LPR vendor Flock Safety
Chief Deputy Burl Wesley Everman suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a burglary call on Nov. 9, 2024
Marin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike Dawson broke a tailgate window for the driver to escape, pulling them to safety just before the car fully submerged
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted that if community members were opposed to the sign, posted outside the county jail, they should sign a Change.org petition
“It’s kind of like living out an episode of ‘Cops’ every day,” Police Technician Supervisor Austin Simayo said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
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
27-year-old police officer recovering from surgery at Sinai Hospital with family and fellow officers at his side
Departments around the country are changing policies and procedures to curb the use of deadly force, ease public distrust and protect officers from retaliation
While standing behind the officer, CHP officials also revealed they have created phony Twitter accounts and dressed like demonstrators to do surveillance
U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson late Thursday granted a temporary restraining order on behalf of protesters