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BREAKING NEWS
A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego “played a pivotal role” in limiting casualties after two teenage gunmen opened fire, Police Chief Scott Wahl said
“We understand change can be difficult, but we believe it’s important to embrace new traditions that foster camaraderie and individuality,” Plano PD stated
After speaking to deputies, the man went to his car before placing his child inside, pulling out a shotgun and pointing it at LEOs
The Spokane Police Department’s policy manual previously made an allowance for officers to take improvised action to respond to unexpected or abrupt threats
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that a $3 fee was unconstitutional; since then, pensions have been paid through reserves, which are steadily decreasing
California approved measures to make shoplifting a felony on the second offense and to increase penalties for certain drug-related crimes
The man, shirtless and barefoot, paced a large intersection while pointing the gun at his own head before turning it on St. Paul officers
The inaugural webinar will explore transcription capabilities in Microsoft Word and how Microsoft Excel’s AI-powered features can facilitate data analysis in law enforcement
The man, whom officers stated smelled of gasoline, said he had a document to deliver to Congress
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
Several protesters called for the arrest — or deportation — of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Recorded Future scans social networks, blogs, and websites to find relationships, organizations, actions and incident data related to topics like terrorism
The city of Phoenix filled with protesters, including dozens who were arrested for confronting officers in riot gear
The phones have been used by drug dealers who want to mask their identities, and more recently by alleged terrorists
Man is accused of killing six Filipinos, an American, a Canadian and a Briton
They just have to do so the old-fashioned way, with a pen and paper
Will face death or life without parole if convicted of capital murder
They declined to specify what the ‘civil disobedience’ would be, but emphasized it will be nonviolent
Ridgh Genesis Achille, 19, escaped after complaining he was claustrophobic and couldn’t breathe