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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 2025 pilot program was announced in an email from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, Charlotte FOP President Daniel Redford said
As Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies tried to de-escalate a dispute between neighbors, the man took a screaming woman into a back bedroom at knifepoint
Terell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza, 28, called for backup after being shot by the suspect; he was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries
A witness claimed the officer lost control of the motorcycle while attempting a wheelie
The package, delivered to a Lake Elsinore business in August, had “psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana products,” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said
“The actions of the Troopers, medical staff, and transportation teams highlight how critical teamwork and quick thinking can save lives,” NYSP Troop A’s PIO stated
“The parking lot was full of marked police cars, and there were uniform personnel throughout the entire store,” Chesterfield County Police Lt. James Lamb said
A 46-recruit class marks the third of the year, bolstered by pay raises, bonuses and fast-tracked promotions for new recruits aimed at reversing Cleveland’s officer shortage
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
Teenage crimes fueled by dares, insults traded on Facebook, other sites; unit’s size to double
Police have made no arrests in connection to the prank
Stunned owner said he would have done the same if in the officer’s shoes
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