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BREAKING NEWS
Dashcam video shows the man walking past Bowie PD Sgt. Robert Warrington and adjusting an object in his hand; Warrington draws his gun and fires a shot at the man from behind
The Bowlero general manager came up with the competition as a way to thank Naperville first responders
The hunter called 911 when he spotted a man “looking suspiciously” at his ATV; the man turned out to be a suspect in a dangerous hit-and-run
The Durham Police officer fired at a juvenile suspected of throwing the objects after the teen raised a firearm
While the operation did lead to an arrest, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office cautioned against conducting undercover operations and trying to meet with suspects
Mental Health
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
A Nevada school police officer dressed as a turkey to guide pedestrians and spotlight traffic safety, issuing over 100 citations to drivers who didn’t yield
The officer was driving at a “high rate of speed” when his police car struck a Dodge Durango that was turning left at an intersection
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez Ochoa, a member of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, fled to the U.S. after allegedly kidnapping two members of the Mexican Navy in 2021
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
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
The K-9 at the center of the memorial used to wrench car doors open with his teeth, holding them in his mouth like a bone
Cops followed a trail of sandals and a pair of shorts into a wooded area where K-9 Kilo located the scantily-clad woman
The man was making barking noises and hissing at the dog, which was inside the cruiser
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says “Operation 602 Exchange” resulted in the seizure of 223 weapons, many of them stolen
Cameras have spotted thousands of speeding motorists and won accolades from highway safety advocates
An exchange between a high-ranking cop and organizers turned up on a popular DVD highlighting the “Up in Smoke” tour