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BREAKING NEWS
Greenwood Police Officer D.J. Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years
LAPD and LASD are working with federal agencies to address looting, fraud and illegal drone activity disrupting firefighting efforts
Navasota PD Sgt. Mark Butler crashed his patrol vehicle into a fleeing suspect who was speeding the wrong way down a highway
The student was apparently unaware that the trooper did not hold the rank or the title required to complete a ride-along
The man ignored instructions to put his hands up and moved toward Torrance, Calif. officers with the screwdriver, which they believed was a knife
Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas, working with a U.S. Marshals task force, was fatally shot while serving a warrant for a repeat offender
Instead of following fleeing traffic violators, the NYPD will rely on “advanced tools of modern-day policing” to find and apprehend the suspects, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said
Burnsville Officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth were ambushed during a domestic disturbance
The attacker searched online for information about an attack at an outdoor Christmas Market in Germany where a car was also used as a mass weapon
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The company worked directly with law enforcement to create 3 patrol glove models that meet operational needs
Customer service provides a personal touch that police appreciate
Police said they resorted to force only after the passenger repeatedly refused to leave the car and kept reaching toward the back seat
No charges to be brought against officers involved in a raid that seriously injured a toddler when a flash grenade detonated in his playpen
Man got a surprise when he tried to impersonate a police officer and berate a fellow driver. The driver he chastised was a police detective
Police have released body camera footage capturing the July 10 shooting of a man who posted threats against police online and brandished a fake gun
Nightstick Dual-Light technology along with Lithium- ion rechargeable products allow versatility and safety
The West Des Moines Police Department is getting the word out on slowing down for emergency vehicles in a creative way