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BREAKING NEWS
“I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” Michael Banks said
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
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
Teen is breathing on his own but remains in critical condition
The U.S. Border Patrol will begin wearing cameras this year at its training academy, a test to see if the technology should be used in the field
Does your department need gun magazines? Gun Mag Warehouse can meet even your toughest requirements
37-year-old Christopher Mitchell came out of a residence with a .22-caliber gun to his head as officers formed a perimeter
13-year-old stole his parents’ car, ran over an officer’s leg and rammed three patrol cars before being struck with a TASER and arrested
The Maxx-Dri Ultra Comfort Vest allows an officer to be comfortable, drier and less constricted while wearing his or her ballistic vest
Demands for police to wear the cameras have increased across the country since a police shooting triggered raging street protests in Ferguson
He faces charges of battery on a police officer, battery on a firefighter and resisting law enforcement
Incident began when police responded to reports of a disturbance in the area, including property damage and threats of a shooting