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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
Dallas Police officers opened fire at the man after he ignored instructions to get on the ground and continued to point the replica gun at a bystander
Otero County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin fired 19 shots at the 17-year-old who presented “what appeared to be a firearm,” according to New Mexico State Police
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to research, in real time, how a battery electric vehicle performs on patrol,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
The charges involved three alleged looting incidents in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, where fires have burned 35,000 acres and destroyed more than 12,000 structures
“The goal is to call all staff back to the office in order to fully and appropriately assess operational and staffing needs,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated
Jeff Garris, who served over 30 years with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, moved with his family to Pacific Palisades just two months before the fires swept in
The proposal would step up charges for all kinds of assault and would also classify spitting on officers as a punishable assault
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
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
Police expect the number of complaints against officers to decrease with the use of the cameras
Benefits of the technology include faster response times, crime prevention, and enhancing forensic analysis
Cited child-kidnapping and terrorism cases as two examples of situations where quick access by authorities to information on cellphones can save lives
More than 160 District of Columbia police officers will wear cameras that record them performing their duties as part of a six-month pilot program
Deputy arrived at the scene Tuesday after the dog bit two people
The Panther C 336 and C 640 are dual-mode systems enabling user-selectable menu options
The bullet camera is smaller and lighter than other eyeglass-mounted options and is more comfortable to wear
Until now, the Sheriff’s Department has not used in-car cameras or body cameras