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BREAKING NEWS
St. Louis County officials stated that the suspect lunged at the man he was holding hostage, prompting an officer to fire shots after nearly an hour of negotiation
The LAPD also identified five men pretending to be associated with a fire station
After losing control of the vehicle, the suspect attempted to flee from Kalamazoo, Mich. PD officers on foot, but was quickly apprehended
“There’s no power, there’s no water, there’s broken gas lines, and we have unstable structures,” LA city Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said
“The only thing well-done here is the teamwork!” the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office stated, noting that a store employee reported the getaway car’s license plate number
Federal prosecutors said the man dropped homemade smoke bombs near bystanders, and threw one at officers trying to keep protesters out of the building
“We are thankful that the parents turned their son in to authorities, which allowed for a safe apprehension.” Police Chief Leslie Manahan
Police1 readers voted Chula Vista PD’s submission the #1 recruitment video of 2024, highlighting service, technology and real-life impact
‘Pants on fire': Commenters mock would-be arsonist after Australian PD posts video of hilarious fail
“After setting the liquid alight, one of the offenders [set] their pants on fire, forcing them to strip their burning garments as they fled,” Victoria Police 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
Multiple parties can view live-streaming video from multiple locations - and video is stored even if the recording device is destroyed
Town now faces a scandal following allegations that the town victimizes motorists to turn a profit
Jackson said the department was given about 50 body cameras by two companies about a week ago
“The Department has an opportunity to be a leader for the state by creating strong, privacy-protecting policies for body cameras”
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Thursday the department is “actively looking” at equipping officers with body-worn cameras
St. Paul police responded Thursday to criticism over officers’ interaction with a man, including police use of a TASER, saying a video doesn’t tell the whole story
St. Louis County so far has spent about $1 million in police overtime responding to Ferguson
Police chief is praising his agency’s investment in body cameras after a video captured an incident that may have been misconstrued as excessive force
System designed to identify inappropriate behavior routinely flags cops who appear to pose no problem while failing to catch many of those who do
Both the flashlight and floodlight can be turned on at the same time for maximum versatility and safety