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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
A New York Times photo captures Officer Chrystian Banuelos carrying an elderly resident to safety
Michigan State Police troopers can be seen running and climbing over a highway barrier after seeing that the truck was not going to move over
“I cannot supervise all these officers making more money than me and [be] responsible for making all the decisions,” NYPD Sergeant Yahaira Lopez-Gonzalez said
The lawsuit alleged that MDSP’s physical fitness and written tests were not job-related and disproportionately disqualified women and African American applicants
Under the agreement between the U.S. Army and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, service members are guaranteed an interview after completing their military service
Mental Health
“By reducing the stigma surrounding suicide and expanding support for at-risk veterans and first responders, New York is leading the way,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said
“Unfortunately for this particular drug dealer, TCSO had 20+ deputies, multiple K9’s, and multiple grappler equipped vehicles on patrol tonight,” Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
The center will provide expertise on the responsible and ethical use of AI in justice, public safety and security
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
“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
An Anderson County sheriff’s deputy was taken to the hospital and a man was shocked with a Taser during a physical fight Sunday
The examination comes in the aftermath of the police response to unrest in Ferguson, Missouri
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is holding off until the rules of drone use are clear