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BREAKING NEWS
St. Louis County officials stated that the suspect lunged at the man he was holding hostage, prompting an officer to fire shots after nearly an hour of negotiation
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
Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, 15, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital
A trooper was struck by a Mini Cooper while he was investigating a separate crash; the car also hit a private security guard who stopped to help the trooper
“We have to make sure that our officers are well — mentally and physically — so that we are putting the best possible product out into the community,” Commissioner Larry Snelling said
“I’m feeling a little dismayed now, so close to Christmas,” Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. “Every child, every person in that building is a victim and will be a victim forever”
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
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
Created by former LAPD chief Bill Bratton, BlueLine lets officers share their expertise, insight and information securely
Police Chief Greg Suhr said the $1,000 devices will be rolled out to 50 plainclothes supervisors in the next 6 weeks
The initiative’s architect insists it’s a symbolic stand against government surveillance