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BREAKING NEWS
“I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” Michael Banks said
“I will always support every officer, every person who risks their lives,” Stephanie Diller said after receiving the “Stephen Siller Back the Blue” award
Jurors have been deliberating for several days on whether to convict Daniel Penny of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely; they will now consider a negligent homicide charge
New York State Police troopers twice tried to use a TASER, but the suspect got up and continued to come at the officers with the knife
The man could be seen on surveillance footage picking up a gun during the attempted burglary
Once they were barely out of the car, with one of the women still clinging to the car, the vehicle suddenly nose-dived, sinking 20 feet to the bottom of the pond, deputies said
“The Denver Police Department is thrilled to have this tool to increase officer safety by utilizing the robot to enter into potentially life-ending situations,” Chief Ron Thomas said
The Oklahoma City Police officer can be seen on body camera video bringing the man to the ground after the man put his hand on the officer during the dispute
“We are proud of [Troopers Rachel Olesen and Noah Misiak] for their efforts to help save a life. They responded quickly and professionally,” said MSP PIO Lt. Ben Eckola
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
More than 100 officers have filed grievances about a recent uniform switch
A Bronx bodega worker was killed by a police bullet earlier this month when he collided with an officer
Video landed the alleged victim in jail for filing a false report
Four quadrocopters autonomously scan for “survivors” at the site of a simulated chemical explosion
Code of conduct aims to quell issues of privacy raised by concerned citizens
Modern scalping cases are rare in the US, but not unheard of
Validity of bite-mark evidence has come under fire after multiple sentences vacated
The video camera will be mounted on K-9 Ergo and record footage from between his ears
If a device emits a trackable signal, police can use that signal
