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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
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
“We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement partners on this matter,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a message on X
The two gaming officers were charged in 2023 with failing to intervene to stop the actions of a former Clear Creek County deputy who ultimately shot Glass after a standoff
A Laurel Police Department officer tried to use multiple non-lethal methods to stop the off-duty Montana Highway Patrol K-9 before fatally striking it in the head
The Justice Department’s report marked the conclusion of the investigation that began six months after the death of Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop in 2023
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
Many of the 100 officers assigned to handle presidential security were unable to communicate with dispatch
A UK police agency is the first force to use the FidoCam for a live view of what their K-9s see
Police plan to use arrest footage to train officers, but an ACLU attorney claims officers made things worse
According to the indictment, officer stole four guns, including Glock and Smith & Wesson semi-automatic pistols from his colleagues
LA sheriff is recalling about 200 official-looking badges that were given to politicians for use during disasters
The reverse notification provider said some calls were not completed because of heavy volume
Prototype can determine the precise distance of an attacker and disperse a corresponding amount of spray
The Los Angeles Police Department is the largest agency to use a crime-fighting method that crunches data to determine where to send officers to thwart would-be thieves and burglars
A new computer database reads license plates and inputs reports with the touch of a button, creating an extensive catalogue of crime data
Residents in Redwood City can ask police questions face-to-face using their computers