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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
The calls for San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign come after an audit alleged widespread misconduct by her and department leadership
Key reforms include training Mesa PD officers to create “time and distance” in tense situations, which allows for de-escalation and the use of communication techniques
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner
Body camera footage of the incident was released after the man pleaded guilty to attempted murder of the Fort Wayne officer and was sentenced to 30 years in prison
After the couple was informed of their son’s charges, they pushed the officer into a wall, called her a slur, punched her in the head and took her TASER
During a foot pursuit, the suspect turned and fired a shot at a Metro Nashville Police Department officer; the officer returned fire, striking him
“By surpassing our recruitment goal, we’re adding…dedicated officers ready to address the evolving needs of California communities,” Commissioner Sean Duryee said
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize officer mental wellbeing
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
Suspect used app to eavesdrop on emergency radio transmissions
At the time of his arrest, 46-year-old William Holley was heavily armed and had rigged a door with a loaded revolver if the door was opened
“Woodfest” block party drew 4,000 revelers; pepper spray deployed
Dashcam of Wisc. shootout captures killing of suspect, who may be linked to 10 drive-by shootings across two states
The park was packed with families watching Little League baseball games
Sabre was a particularly special K-9 within the department, chosen often to interact with local children and to partake in demonstrations
There has been no indication that Michigan Police have ever used these devices in any way that violates civil rights
Was among three students injured by fragments when it dropped from his pocket during lunchtime and accidentally fired
High-tech facial recognition glasses can scan up to 400 faces and match against database of criminals
Many motorcycle riders say they have been stopped, questioned, searched, or arrested without legal reason