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BREAKING NEWS
The Youth Charging Reform Act shortens the list of crimes that require adult court for 16- and 17-year-olds; the face covering ban is intended to impact federal, state and local officers
Las Vegas Metro officer Cesar Ibarra physically stopped a man from assaulting a woman before he was attacked himself; the officer and his wife both shot the attacker
From 2023 to 2024, robberies dropped by 10%, carjackings fell by 32% and motor vehicle theft decreased by 24%, according to the Council on Criminal Justice’s report
“The news of Chief [Avery] Moore’s resignation today was a difficult one,” Mayor Victoria Woodards said. “...I think Tacoma is a better place because he chose to work here.”
Former LaSalle officer Erik Hernandez will be sentenced up to six years in April after entering a plea deal in the 2023 shooting case
“Many of these drones were also hobbyists...that enjoy flying drones. In time, it got worse due to curiosity,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced
After unsuccessful PIT maneuver and Grappler stop attempts, the suspect was stopped with a second PIT; when he exited the car, he took a drink from a vodka bottle
“This initiative underscores our dedication to our residents, our environment, and our economic viability,” Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said
“Despite being intentionally targeted, [the deputy ensured] that this dangerous criminal was arrested, protecting our community,” Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister 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
Kustom Signals Inc. created this alternate monitor controller to mount almost anywhere without interfering with existing backup camera systems
Advocacy groups have appealed ruling that denied access to police records of license plate scans in LA, saying they are crucial to understanding the scope of government surveillance
FBI Director James Comey warned in stark terms Thursday against the push by technology companies to encrypt smartphone data and operating systems
Mirror recording replicates recordings to an additional secure SD card, reducing officer liability
The RS2-X2 is a durable, compact camera featuring a front-facing screen, articulated head and one-touch recording
FaceSearch facial recognition technology analyzes over 350 different vectors of the human face
A police officer and the woman’s family used an iPad to pinpoint where her iPhone was located
The device, which would work much like a radar gun, could differentiate whether the occupants of a vehicle are texting or talking on their phone
Man convicted of shooting a Cobb County officer five times was sentenced to 105 years in prison Friday
Holsters are made of SafariSeven nylon blend, and won’t cause abrasions to the firearm’s finish, plus they’re lightweight and durable