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BREAKING NEWS
The Houston-area officer sustained facial burns and a cut requiring 13 stitches after a suspect threw a metal coffee cup at him, the Department of Homeland Security stated
Twice in 2025, the council denied Mayor Karen Bass’s proposal to allow the LAPD to hire 410 more officers during the fiscal year; the council approved the about $2.6 million hiring budget on Jan. 21
The San Diego PD body camera footage shows officers issuing multiple commands not to reach for the object; the man reached toward the object before an officer fired two shots
The suspect crashed a vehicle into cruisers and stabbed a Florence Township officer repeatedly in the chest; the officer was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
The report by the independent Council on Criminal Justice tracked 13 crime categories and recorded drops in 11 of them in 2025, including carjackings, shoplifting and assaults
MSP Sergeant Dennis Wagner discovered the unconscious man and began to render aid until help arrived; when a rescue team came, he helped to transport the man off of the trail
The statement requests “policy-level discussions aimed at identifying a constructive path forward”
Federal officials said officers fired defensive shots during an immigration operation after a man with a handgun approached and resisted attempts to disarm him
Deputy Juliana Tenaglia learned while en route to the scene that the driver was unable to swim; when she arrived, she donned fins and rescued the driver
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The 2018 LODD numbers for the first half of the year show a 24 percent increase in murders of police officers over the first half of 2017
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
Justice Kennedy’s successor enters into what is expected to be a highly contentious and politically divisive confirmation battle
Is it “objectively reasonable” or “necessary” for California to change the law on the use of deadly force?
Policies, training and specialized units focusing on homelessness have an increased presence in police agencies compared to 1993 numbers
PRODUCT NEWS
The crash of the 38-year-old CAD system forced deputies to use handwritten notes and radio communications to manage calls
Santa Fe Police used drone footage to locate the suspect and coordinate an arrest on foot within 15 minutes of the initial report
The partnership will provide a training experience that combines high-fidelity simulation scenarios with real-world tactical instruction to enhance weapon handling proficiency
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
The Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
Gamber-Johnson American Aluminum Accessories acquisition
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is one of 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington selected to receive a cumulative $2.6 million in funding from the grant program
The award recognizes Imperato’s outstanding charitable contributions through Henry’s “Guns For Great Causes” program and his dedication to supporting America’s law enforcement
Firm will review approaches utilized by Columbus, Ohio, to provide 911 service and emergency response for incidents outside traditional law enforcement fire/rescue, and emergency medical