Police News
Find the most up-to-date police news on patrol, investigation, law enforcement leadership, recruiting, staffing, training, and police officer safety.
Want more breaking news delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to learn about law enforcement news happening across the industry.
BREAKING NEWS
A Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police cruiser flipped and landed on the bridge-tunnel’s guardrail in a single-vehicle wreck
Chiefs from several different departments reported issues with the size of the backseat, officers’ ability to get in and out and the lack of places to take cover during a shootout
“Just when you think you’ve seen it all,” the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated; the kangaroo escaped its enclosure after a bear got in
Detective Maurice “Mo” Joseph was one of 40 Norfolk officers who used personal vacation time and unpaid leave to assist in the search and recovery efforts
As officers were arresting one suspect, a second suspect emerged from a back room and opened fire, striking Officer S. Durfee
First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals
During the incident, the driver allegedly called 911 to threaten Utah troopers who were pursuing him
The review praised the work of Maine’s Incident Management Assistance Team but also made several suggestions for improvements
The LVMPD sergeant was charged with oppression and battery after he detained two people without a reason during an undercover investigation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
PRODUCT NEWS