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BREAKING NEWS
St. Louis County officials stated that the suspect lunged at the man he was holding hostage, prompting an officer to fire shots after nearly an hour of negotiation
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy borrowed a kayak from a neighbor as other deputies pushed the boat into the water
“Local law enforcement is working closely with federal law enforcement...to attack the source of illegal drugs flowing into New Mexico,” Albuquerque Chief Harold Medina said
NYPD
After officers attempted to stop the driver, they accelerated toward an officer, striking him and injuring his leg
Brett Hankison’s lawyers argued during closing statements that the officer was acting properly “in a very tense, very chaotic environment” that lasted about 12 seconds
“Taking the law into your own hands can...lead to tragic outcomes,” the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office said. “We are grateful that our deputies returned home safely to their families.”
The Miami-Dade officer was justified in his use of force because he had reason to believe he was confronting an active shooter, the Florida State Attorney ruled
Known for past displays that led to police interventions, Steven Novak’s new installation in Oak Cliff continued to blur the line between art and reality
Richmond Police officers tried to de-escalate the situation for nearly 30 minutes as the man, armed with a hatchet, continually called out threats to harm officers or his wife
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
Say their son was traveling to Egypt to meet a 19-year-old Swedish Muslim he planned to marry
Boy told police that his mom’s boyfriend ran out of the apartment after the shot
When the officer arrived to a domestic-disturbance call, shots were fired
Hit by suspected drunken driver while working overnight construction detail
Officer responds by giving the councilman a $165 ticket for blocking a crosswalk
Man had cocaine in his system and appears to have died from ‘excited delirium syndrome’
The man was shot and his body was burned after the 2005 hurricane
He was caught driving motorcycle 97 mph last year
He was shot and killed while working security at a restaurant