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BREAKING NEWS
The Palm Beach County deputy later requested dismissal of the distracted-driving citation after the woman’s social media post about the ticket drew widespread attention online
SDPD Chief Scott Wahl said that the department “believes imposing these restrictions could negatively impact public safety”
President Donald Trump met with New Orleans police, firefighters and paramedics before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, praising their courage following the Bourbon Street terror attack
West Long Branch Patrolman Dave Brosonski, who is highly trained in water rescue, entered the frigid water and was able to get the boy out and to the shore
After they towed his pickup truck, the accused burglar called 911 to ask about his vehicle; he told dispatchers his location and deputies arrested him
Major Jeffrey Burke, who was assigned to work security after the attacks, had served with the New Jersey State Police for 26 years
“Jacksonville ISD is proud to recognize JISD Police Chief Bill Avera for an extraordinary 50 years of service to the community,” said JISD Superintendent Brad Stewart
Seattle cafe left scrambling after brazen early-morning egg theft — thieves made off with $780 in breakfast goods, including bacon and liquid eggs
Law enforcement agencies are considering opening small incinerators of their own — with state help
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
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
Several websites for the city of Oakland were knocked out in a likely cyberattack
Despite its attention-grabbing name, developer says “Driving While Black” app will provide common sense advice to motorists of all races on how to safely interact with police during traffic stops
Lawyers sought a temporary restraining order on Missouri police, who they say have unnecessarily intimidated demonstrators
Preliminary plans call for 450 additional officers to carry the electroshock weapons while on patrol, police officials said Wednesday
From trends to tragedy, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
Officials say a fan was “belligerent” and assaulted officers prior to encounter captured on video
Hundreds marched through the streets for a fourth straight night, blocking traffic on a highway and delaying train services