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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
Mayor Bruce Harrell stated Diaz had lied about an affair he had with a subordinate, even as he promoted her within the department
NYPD
“We gotta find them, go desk by desk, unit by unit, and say, What are you doing?” Mayor Eric Adams said, drawing criticism from union leaders
A total of 189 grants were awarded, with 159 grants distributed among 145 law enforcement agencies in 63 counties and 30 allocated for statewide programs
Madera County Sheriff’s Office deputies were pursuing the man after he allegedly stole a vehicle and hit multiple other cars; K-9 Obie was shot with numerous pellets in the pursuit
The legislation, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, requires police to file reports for all interactions with the public, from brief inquiries to actions ending in arrests
Ford’s latest SUV delivers towing strength, tactical tools and a redesigned interior for situational awareness
The man had allegedly shot and killed two people before firing shots at San Diego Harbor Police officers, wounding one
Deputy Carlos Tapia, who serves as president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, should not have been arrested, the investigation found
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
SABRE Crossfire continues to be the leading pepper spray, used by law enforcement and civilians in over 50 countries — but that’s just one of their product lines
City ordinances were intended to combat gun violence by banning sales within city limits; pro-gun groups applaud decision
Two Tommy guns from 1928 will be traded for 88 new Bushmaster rifles for the department
A caller told a dispatcher that a masked man raced into a bank, then described the shootout that followed
Video recording of interrogations removes the secrecy of the interview and opens officers to scrutiny, says one law professor
For 40 years, the company has provided current, inexpensive and advanced information to the LE community
For police and sheriff’s departments, which have scooped up 165 of the mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, the deal was too good to pass up
The SF police were depicted as the ‘bad guys’ when cell phone camera only caught what happened after the suspect attacked
This tracking ‘cannon’ eliminates the need for pursuits than endanger both police and bystanders