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BREAKING NEWS
Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, was killed shortly after arriving at the scene; he joined the department in 2021
The man, who was spotted carrying multiple pairs of jeans, injured himself while resisting; when he was taken to a hospital, he tried to flee again before being taken into custody
As the Weld County Sheriff’s deputies were no longer on the firing line and securing their gear, one deputy discharged their firearm, injuring themselves and another deputy
The officer was nearly crushed as the driver and three passengers, found to be in the country illegally, attempted to flee, DHS said
Miami Beach Police officers spent several minutes de-escalating the situation before the suspect headbutted one officer, requiring stitches
Trooper Jerry Adamick was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for one year
The 71-year-old shouted “I shot him, now shoot me” at officers before later admitting he was trying to “draw attention from the real shooter”
The boys, 12 and 13, allegedly broke into the school twice, targeting the school’s media center and shattering glass doors, overturning tables and shredding books
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
The TTPOA Conference attracts a diverse audience of law enforcement officers, SWAT team members, military personnel, and industry professionals
Waldorf University Awards College Credit for Successfully Completed FBI-LEEDA Courses
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Prince George’s County, the second largest county in Maryland, is receiving 66 speed enforcement systems from JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC. Each system consists of a mobile trailer with solar panels and lithium batteries making them completely self-sufficient
Elk Grove Special Operations Lt. Nate Lange highlighted Aerodome’s potential to improve the city’s aerial operations
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