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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
NYPD
Sergeant’s Benevolent Association President Vincent Vallelong has filed a “Declaration of Impasse” after allegedly being snubbed by the city over requests for salary raises
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
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
He was caught driving motorcycle 97 mph last year
He was shot and killed while working security at a restaurant
Ex-cop’s attorney says the officer accidentally pulled out a handgun instead of his stun gun
The NYPD’s Intelligence Division went undercover and infiltrated protest groups that wanted to disrupt the 2004 Republican National Convention
Wife says he twice brandished a gun and threatened to shoot his family
The anonymous texts can report activity along the northwest border of the US
The unidentified cop skipped the academy and went straight to a program that grooms undercover cops for terror probes
The devices are often used as a tool for drug dealers, gang members and terrorists
Mexican authorities want a full investigation into the 14-year-old boy’s death
Says the woman’s husband hired him to kill her