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BREAKING NEWS
Burglary suspect trapped in a wall rescued after Calif. cops on coffee break hear his cries for help
The man fell from a movie theater roof and became wedged inside a wall cavity for 10 hours before Salinas officers heard his cries for help during a coffee stop
Hector Ramon Martinez-Ayala, 54, confessed in a text message to his brother of making “a big mistake” before fleeing the country
The change drew a thumbs-up from the deputies’ union, but it’s a plan that relies on volunteers to cover shifts
“We’re right here, buddy...You’re safe now,” Fond du Lac deputies can be heard saying on body camera video
Two people were standing near their vehicles on a freeway shoulder when a Ford Mustang Mach E slammed into one of their cars, killing both
“[Michael Kemper is] passionate about subway safety and transit safety — he’s the right man for the job, we’re thrilled he’s coming over,” MTA chairman Janno Lieber announced
One of the key recommendations is that the state police incorporate new active-shooter training “for a more coordinated response” to mass casualty incidents
The review will “provide an unbiased analysis” of the coordinated response and recommend improvements to safety measures and protocols, according to the resolution
Hightstown police Officers Kenneth Larsen and Daniel Abbatemarco successfully cleared the child’s airways, saving her life
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
Officers in the unit will work in tandem with the FBI at upcoming FIFA World Cup events in New York and New Jersey in June and July
The episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” explored how agencies use automated license plate readers to investigate violent crime, stolen vehicles and missing persons cases
Mayor Kirk Watson called on other city officials to reconsider their cancellation of the Flock Safety program after three suspects fired shots across 12 locations, injuring four
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
As law enforcement agencies continue adopting connected technologies, maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive operational data have become essential priorities
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
New investigative DNA database helps agencies find suspect leads and case connections from low-level, partial, mixed, and previously “not searchable” DNA results.