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BREAKING NEWS
The Gastonia Police pursuit began when a Flock camera spotted two motorcyclists who fled a traffic stop
Instead, the Santa Fe Police Department is ordering vehicles with EcoBoost gasoline engines for this year’s fleet replacement purchase
“The Commission’s decision finds the Appellant’s tweets to be protected speech and are not just cause for his termination,” a decision by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission states
Commerce City officers thought they would find a body while investigating a power outage near a transformer
Photos shared by Orange City Police on social media show someone saw one of the monkeys atop their fence, and it appeared to be about the size of a toddler
New Jersey’s top court paused a lower court decision that determined the attorney general overstepped his authority when he took control of the Paterson Police Department
The City of Fremont has also introduced programs to boost recruitment and retention, including expedited lateral hiring, a double-overtime pilot and longevity pay
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has demonstrated “impressive leadership capabilities” during the school shooting investigation
“Chief Wayne Byerley’s leadership, optimism, and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones 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
Chief briefly mentioned the “on-body” camera technology while speaking with the D.C. Council about recent police misconduct
School board of Glynn County has given green light to police chief to establish policy on use of devices for school officers
A group of officers Wednesday began wearing on-body cameras, the first step toward the LAPD’s plan to outfit hundreds of officers with the recording devices
As he drove himself to a hospital, an Ariz. man calmly told dispatchers he was stabbed multiple times by his ex-wife
The 12-pound robots let agents navigate an underground labyrinth in a fraction of the time it would take an agent to explore the tunnel
The ACLU supports a Supreme Court decision that police must have probable cause to affix a GPS tracker on a car