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BREAKING NEWS
A Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police cruiser flipped and landed on the bridge-tunnel’s guardrail in a single-vehicle wreck
Justice Eugene Doherty found fault with prosecutors for basing their arguments against release on the officer’s failures to meet expectations during the shooting
“A split second decision, with a child’s life hanging in the balance; officers Rose and Chapman responded without hesitation [to] save a child’s life,” said Warren PD Commissioner Charles Rushton
On Veterans Day, Officer Will Jordan threw a watch party for the episode; he asked his friends to donate to the Rocky Hill Food Bank and ended up raising around $1,750
During the training, first responders are taught what they may see when engaging individuals in crisis, as well as how to approach people with autism or intellectual disabilities
“I’m very grateful for the excellent police work of these officers, the courage,” said Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. "...They were strong, and they did what they had to do”
For the Bargersville PD, the Tesla experiment began in 2019 when Chief Todd Bertram sought to save money to hire new officers; the agency has since added 12 more Model 3s
The department probed claims that an officer recorded questions from a sergeant’s exam using camera-equipped glasses but found no evidence to support the allegations
“Sgt. Clark’s determination in the face of adversity is a testament to his character that we should all appreciate and strive for,” York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
Authorities say Andes first called police at 2 a.m. and yelled at a dispatcher
Footage shows the pursuit that led to Deputy John Mecklenburg’s death last month
The medical project could have implications for police
Riley County will use the TruCAM to help reduce accidents
Law enforcement can use the Aircheck to check for online predators
In ‘Patrolling Across America,’ officers take battery-powered scooters for a trial run
Under Secure Communities, the FBI shares the fingerprints with Homeland Security to look for potentially deportable immigrants
The computers give officers on horseback access to emergency dispatch
Sept. 11 was a convergence of the worst possible problems in communication technology