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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
Howard County Police officers heard a woman crying for help, but gunfire prevented them from entering the house; they were able to save her after she crawled onto the roof
Two Memphis Police officers were investigating a hit-and-run crash when another car struck them; they were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition
After the fleeing suspect struck a tree, deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office discovered he had multiple self-inflicted knife wounds
“What we did together...on that terrible day in July is what we are trained to do in Butler County every day: protect and save lives,” the first responders who will join the parade said
“What’s important during this two-year [sustainment period], we stay the course,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “There will be no pulling back”
Memphis PD Officer Charles H. Cathey, a 37-year veteran of the department, was found unresponsive and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead
Footage provided by the Ledyard PD shows the stolen cruiser speed over a spike strip, seconds after which an officer moves it out of the path of a pursuing cruiser
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
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
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
Court on Wednesday ruled that prosecutors can use evidence gathered after a GPS device was put on a suspect’s van without a warrant
Move comes just weeks after the chief and interim chief resigned because of state investigations into many issues
Man repeatedly ignored commands to show his hands and made a motion the officer believed looked like pulling a gun
Here are 10 gadgets you’ll want to take with you no matter how far the journey – and they won’t weigh you down!
Combo pack designed for convenience while in the field
Public records show that Gov. Jay Nixon received thousands of phone calls and hundreds of emails, letters and faxes from people throughout Mo. and the world in the weeks after the Aug. 9 shooting