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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
Under the new administration, officers can now arrest people without legal status if they run across them while looking for migrants targeted for removal
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
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 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
Foot pursuit continued even after the suspect was hit with a baton and ended with him slamming an SUV into a restaurant
ProGear Protector and Voyager cases designed for use in rugged terrain environments