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BREAKING NEWS
Both suspects, believed to be teens, also died after what police are investigating as a hate crime at the Islamic Center of San Diego
State law forbids local LE from holding undocumented immigrants solely in response to detainer requests; Douglas County sued, saying the law prevents inter-agency cooperation
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
“Your vote will not only honor the hard work of our officers but also inspire future generations to join our ranks and continue our mission!” Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy posted
The cameras are intended for employees to use during escalating interactions with customers
“[This] was the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, yes, [Officer Michael Cook] was struck in the leg, but he got to go home to his family,” Muskogee Police stated
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
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
The agency has awarded $1.26M to at least seven police departments and nonprofit organizations for drones
The officer forced a fleeing suspect to a stop by striking the side of his vehicle
Chief Cathy Lanier says the officer “took two rounds” but survived the rampage
Police handed out flyers urging New Yorkers to use iOS7 for security features
The bank robber was shot in each leg after he entered a bank with a sawed off shotgun demanding money
Texas’ law tips the scales in police favor — giving them broad freedoms to use drones
The app contains information about child sexual abuse and exploitation fugitives and allows users to submit tips online
They will monitor areas concealed from patrol cars and will be watched by police currently working desk jobs
The company aims to make Lidar units compact enough for field use, but accurate enough for traffic court
Chang Ho Lee of Prattville, Ala. filed federal suit stemming from traffic arrest in Sept. 2012