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BREAKING NEWS
The Richfield PD officer pursued the suspected prowler on foot before both men fell to the ground; the man produced a gun and shot the officer, prompting another officer to fire shots
Joshua Dorsett, 22, was being pursued by police after robbing multiple women at gunpoint when he opened fire on the two sergeants
Memphis Police Officer Demetrice Johnson graduated from the academy in March and “exemplified the highest standards of courage and dedication,” the department said
The video begins about 10 minutes after the bridge fell and shows perplexed night shift officers quickly realizing the gravity of the collapse in front of them
“I know my law. I know my rights. You cannot touch me,” the man told the officer; he was charged with resisting arrest
Body camera footage shows officers retreating outside after being initially fired upon as bystanders took cover inside
“This situation involving Daisy is appalling. She is a part of the PGPD family,” said Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz
The PD said that current captains will be considered for the commander positions; those not chosen or uninterested will lose their jobs and be offered a severance package
Arnold PD cruisers use a system that is supposed to notify officers’ phones and activate fans if the AC stops running; the system malfunctioned, leaving K-9 Vader in the heat
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