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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
Evansville officers issued verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, but instead of complying, the suspect raised the firearm and aimed it at officers in a firing stance
Seal Beach PD released the video as part of their “Don’t Steal in Seal” campaign, which highlights arrests to educate the public on the consequences of committing crimes
Operation Holiday Watch, which was carried out by CHP and other PDs across the state, seized $38,000 in stolen merchandise, two illegal guns and three stolen cars
After her home was burglarized and Christmas gifts stolen, an Antioch woman received a surprise from local police officers who replaced the presents
A look back at tragic incidents in the wake of the school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Trooper Clay M. Carns, who was attempting to clear debris from the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle, is survived by his wife and two children
“This was an unspeakable tragedy but Alec Baldwin committed no crime,” said the actor’s defense attorneys
Ochoa was first indicted for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of Barry Seal, an American pilot who flew cocaine flights for the Medellin cartel, but became a DEA informant
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 new $730 net gun purchased by the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office promises to stop uncooperative people in their tracks
The new, more inconspicuous model offers a higher level of protection and durability
More than merely a clever way to sell a lot of 5.11 uniform shirts, the new ChromaFlex badges from 5.11 Tactical solve some of the problems associated with traditional metal and embroidered badges
Sheriff William Federspiel says he hopes to never have to use it, since to do so implies “something awfully bad has happened”
Verus has the ability to push software configuration changes and updates to the vehicle from the station
Pryme radio products have released a new line of headphones, accessories and mics for law enforcement
Cevo gives the mobile user a list of available frequencies on their smartphone
Harris Corp. unveiled two new products and new dispatch technology, which support customizable options for radios and radio accessories, and portable dispatch solutions
Applied DNA Sciences uses a DNA-based, anti-theft mark in a pilot project with Swedish police.
Police say Stingray, a suitcase-size device that pretends it’s a cell tower, is useful for catching criminals, but that’s about all they’ll say