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BREAKING NEWS
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
“The picture is horrific, and we are so grateful tonight that our officer is expected to be okay...Please — stop drinking and driving,” the Commerce City PD stated
Laguna Beach has had the highest number of DUI arrests per capita of any city of its size in California for at least two decades, in part because it is a magnet for many tourists
The NFL and NBA already have issued security alerts to their players after the break-ins, some of which have come when players were away with their teams for road games
“We strongly urge potential participants of any crime to think twice,” Birmingham Police Department Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated
The guards confronted the man, shots were fired, and the man fled on a bicycle, Los Angeles Police Officer Drake Madison said
Ceasefire involves negotiating de-escalations between people at highest risk of shooting each other, an effort to interrupt cycles of violence by discouraging retaliations
“We have turned the tide against the violent crime that spiked during the pandemic,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said
“I want to show everybody that I’m here for the team…it’s [about] doing my job at the highest level possible,” San Antonio Officer Rhett Shoquist said
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
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
The antenna supports high-speed mobile networks