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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
The driver was fatally shot when he was seen reaching for what Tampa, Fla. officers believed was a weapon after a pursuit; three officers were injured during the incident
“Our [officers] jumped into action without hesitation, braved the elements, and risked their own safety to rescue an animal in need,” DEC’s LE director Karen Pryzlak said
Wellness
The agreement ensures any cop catastrophically injured in the line of duty, regardless of years of service, can receive 75% reimbursement for health insurance under the plan
Body camera footage shows Officers Dave Foster and Mike Ross comforting the scared children by singing songs and getting them chicken nuggets from McDonald’s
Sund discusses intelligence gaps, officer resilience and key takeaways in the new series “Heroes Behind the Badge”
Clinton Township PD Sgt. Ryan Bates saw that the SUV had started to sink and came up with a game plan to remove the driver before the vehicle completely submerged
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
“It gave me a broader understanding, more compassion, a different perspective,” said Troy Frazier, assistant chief of Titusville Fire Department
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
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
Bill would have required police agencies to obtain a warrant before using a drone for surveillance
For many departments, questions remain about when officers should be allowed to turn off such cameras — especially in cases involving domestic violence or rape victims