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BREAKING NEWS
The driver of the Nissan was arrested on felony counts of reckless conduct, second-degree assault and criminal mischief, as well as driving under the influence
“George [Labonte] knew firsthand how scary it was for him to deal with cancer and imagined it had to be even worse for kids,” the department posted on Facebook
How long does it take a tortoise cross the road? It’s still a mystery, after an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper returned him to a nearby ranch
The Sterling Heights Police Department’s Citizen on Patrol witnessed the attempted kidnapping and resued the girl; police officers then arrived to arrest the suspect
The Raynham Police Department officers were forced to shoot the bull after it continued to aggressively charge at them
Versant Power proposed a plan to proactively report high energy consumption, stating it has the ability to find marijuana grow houses but cannot report them to police
Turlock PD may use federal funds to offer transcranial magnetic stimulation to officers who may feel groggy from poor sleep or want to improve interactions with the public
“It’s going to be expensive, but Kantor is my pack ... my family,” Warren Police Officer Nick Hofer said. “I’ll do whatever it takes”
The suspect was able to regain control of the vehicle after a Florida Highway Patrol officer performed a PIT maneuver; a second PIT caused the car to roll over in a ditch
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
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.
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation