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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
A Pierce County Sheriff’s sergeant persuaded the man to drop metal spikes he was holding while fleeing; when he did, deputies brought him to the ground
The trooper is reportedly in stable condition after being wounded in the leg; a manhunt is underway for the suspect
The Escambia County sheriff stated they are reviewing protocols to “prevent such a tragedy from happening in the future”
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
Videos from the chaos show revelers standing on top of a bus waving a Dodgers banner and other people leaving a boarded-up store with sneakers
“I can guarantee you, another 20 seconds and there would have been a death on our hands,” Mt. Pleasant Police Chief Paul Lauria said
“This Is the Zodiac Speaking” examines the case’s twists, theories and why those closest to Arthur Leigh Allen remain convinced he was the Zodiac Killer
The expansion of NYPD’s Drones as First Responders program will allow drones to be deployed immediately in cases such as foot pursuits in wooded areas
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
Ford’s Police Interceptor more durable than Crown Vic, Ford says
NamUs is free, but many LEO agencies aren’t aware of it
Scanners might prevent inmate escapes at jails around the country
Nationwide broadband wireless network would connect cops and other first responders
Sr. Cpl. Victor Lozada-Tirado died in a crash while escorting Clinton
Advocates say it will reduce allegations that detectives use coercion
The information posted helps LEOs learn more about the gangs
The bill will now go to the Assembly to be passed
Two officers were fired after using TASER 76-year-old man driving a tractor in a parade
2,500 cases where LEOs used bullet lead analysis need to be reviewed again