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BREAKING NEWS
St. Louis County officials stated that the suspect lunged at the man he was holding hostage, prompting an officer to fire shots after nearly an hour of negotiation
Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
Prosecutors say woman charged in killing of Border Patrol agent was in contact with homicide suspect
The gun used by two suspects associated with the case was purchased by a third person in Vermont; the buyer is a person of interest on a double homicide investigation
The deputies were at the scene of a major accident in a marked squad car with emergency lights on when a driver, now charged with DUI, crashed into the back of the cruiser
Former St. Lucie County sheriff Keith Pearson will serve as a liaison between the federal government and LE agencies, with a focus on initiatives related to illegal immigration
The department’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shows that between recruiting shortfalls and attrition, leaders expect to maintain a force of about 8,620 officers
“You don’t have authority to tell me to get on the ground,” the man said as he ran backward toward the Salt Lake City cruiser and bystander vehicle
Ex-N.Y. trooper who said he was shot on duty turns self in on evidence tampering, misconduct charges
The former trooper reported that he had been shot after he stopped to check on a stranded motorist in October 2024
The driver was fatally shot when he was seen reaching for what Tampa, Fla. officers believed was a weapon after a pursuit; three officers were injured during the incident
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
The officer shot back and killed the shooter
Technology not only tells patrol officers where crime is most likely to occur but also identifies and keeps track of ex-cons
Echoboard provides command staff with real time data, communications, file sharing and analytics on a rugged touch-screen
It’s molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon
The 2AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO features C4 LED technology, making it suitable for Division 1 hazardous locations
Move represents a significant departure from a decades-old approach that emphasizes boots on the ground and fences
Malware on a computer locked the agency’s case files, which included autopsy reports, witness statements and crime scene photos
Some of the ticketed drivers claim the sting was unfair
Smoke alarm-sized sensors were activated by the sounds of gunfire, and police officers immediately were able to track the shooter’s movements
Dash and body camera footage has been released of a deadly July 8 shooting of a woman armed with a knife who charged officers