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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
The officer apologized for the posts, stating that he was on a medication that caused him to make “out of character” statements
The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers
Fla. sheriff’s office reviews videos showing altercations between LEOs, fans at Florida-Georgia game
“The [Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office] is aware of the videos...from the Georgia-Florida football game,” the office stated. “Administrative reviews of the incidents are being opened”
Officers were called to the scene when a man, who appeared to be intoxicated, entered a store while carrying a large knife
The man had pepper spray, a knife, a crowbar and a BB gun during the incident; Carmel PD officers shot beanbag rounds in an effort to de-escalate before the shooting occurred
A juvenile driver, who was suspected to be impaired, was arrested after striking the cruiser and causing it to flip
The squirrel named Peanut was part of a raid on its caretaker’s home in Pine City
Bloomington Police responded to a report of a couple walking a dog and “what appeared to be a sheep” and found a ram that had been captured using a duffel bag
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
Woman pulled a knife from under her pillow and threatened to stab the officer if he took her from her home
Likely linked to six prior booby trap attacks on law enforcement in Hemet, Calif.
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