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“She needs to be held accountable for not knowing where her 13-year-old was (the night of Bumi’s killing), and then also be held accountable for going and picking him up,” Sheriff Lott said
New York State Police Investigator John Carey died Oct. 24, 2024 at the age of 65; he served with the agency for 32 years
Video from the scene shows officers approaching the Waymo vehicle with ballistic shields before opening the door and removing the man
Santa Fe Police used drone footage to locate the suspect and coordinate an arrest on foot within 15 minutes of the initial report
The partnership will provide a training experience that combines high-fidelity simulation scenarios with real-world tactical instruction to enhance weapon handling proficiency
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy was getting out of his cruiser when the suspect, identified as Austin Schepers, started shooting, Indiana State Police said
Sgt. Victor Ortiz also faces a charge of vehicular homicide in the death of Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez, 53
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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




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A 2-year-old Supreme Court decision has caused more confusion than clarity on how police may track the whereabouts of criminal suspects
Mobile applications supporting police, fire, and medical response units have transitioned from simple text and voice to rich multimedia applications
Officers investigating allegations that a person may be a danger to himself or others would be required to first check a state database to determine whether the person owns firearms
Department became one of the first agencies in the country to distribute a theft-deterring chemical that leaves DNA-like “signatures” on property
11 principals, vice principals and administrators have volunteered under a program approved following the school shooting at Sandy Hook
The LAPD said it is putting together a team of privacy advocates that will include the ACLU to help craft policies
The Explorer for ArcGIS shares maps between users and allows for manipulation during presentations

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