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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
“K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector and a hero,” Maine State Police Colonel Ross stated
The crime scene was severely damaged, making it difficult for Orebro police to determine the total number of victims; police said the suspected shooter is among the dead
After a 25-minute vehicle pursuit, the suspect crashed and fled on foot with a rifle before being struck by a Southfield Police cruiser
The man has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and DUI with injury, according to the Grover Beach Police Department
The Rock Island County state’s attorney ruled that Officer Brett Taylor’s use of force was “objectively reasonable” as the suspect used the vehicle as a deadly weapon
NYPD
Overall crime in NYC fell 16.8%, with Mayor Eric Adams highlighting the NYPD’s targeted policing and increased subway patrols as key factors
Video from the incident shows the man yelling and acting erratically before shooting at officers with an air rifle and air pistol
Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases
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
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
City Council overwhelmingly voted Monday to require all officers to wear body cameras — despite arguments from mayor’s office the bill is illegal
The six-ounce light bar, no larger than a cell phone, uses LED lights that can be seen from over two miles away
PlateSmart LPR supports state jurisdiction recognition for all 50 U.S. states as well as plates worldwide
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