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BREAKING NEWS
Groton Police Officers Bryan Albee and Cristopher Brillon engaged with the man for several minutes, ultimately persuading him to climb down from the barrier
NYPD
Det. Joseph Ayala, president of the NYPD Hispanic Society, said the agency has worked toward “creating a more representative force [to] reflect the...communities they serve”
More than 120 wrong-way detection systems have been installed on high-risk highway ramps in an effort to curb a sharp rise in fatal crashes over the past five years
“I’m totally perfect,” the driver told deputies after swerving off the road and hitting a guardrail
The show will air live with 3-hour episodes every Friday and Saturday on Reelz this season, providing more high-stakes drama and heart-racing situations than ever before
Detective Allan Reddins was killed when responding to a call involving a person armed with a gun who was seen leaving a bank
The judge’s campaign statements undermined confidence he would give the accused a fair hearing, said the president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Wellness
“The minute Rocket hits that door... there’s smiles and joy and laughter. He’s touched all of us,” said Paula Pelka, who works at Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office
Warren police officer Nick Kott’s wife said that a fall from a hunting blind caused a serious neck injury; she said Kott is on a ventilator and has no feeling from his neck down
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 conclusion was based on an analysis of testing by a panel of experts on behalf of nine government departments and agencies
Authorities said Wednesday that they do not know what prompted a New Hampshire man to evade the security line
Guido Tanzini, 85, of Trenton, N.J. founded Dummies Unlimited
Hennepin County District Judge Lloyd Zimmerman went public with his concern less than a month after a prosecutor and another man were shot at a northern Minnesota courthouse with minimal security
New technology at the center will give more information to call takers
In an effort to dispel accusations of officer misconduct, the department has allowed the attorneys and local media to view — but not record — the videotape
Sheriff Kevin Walsh weighs corporate sponsorship as a budget solution
Training knife induces the stress necessary to give realistic edged weapon training
Founder: “In seven years we’ve had people try and no one can get out of our cuffs”
Injured Deputy Charles Crausaz was reportedly in fair condition Tuesday morning