Ohio

Officers used tear gas after a crowd failed to disperse and became violent, officials said

None of these initiatives cost a lot of money (if any) or demand a lot of departmental resources, but their impact on community relations is profound

A grand jury declined to indict an officer who shot and wounded a man earlier this month

A recently passed bill that will allow armed school employees in Ohio has sparked controversy and debate among police and teacher unions

A.J. Torres, a Latino and Catholic officer, said former Chief Anthony Campo left notes suggesting Torres was a pedophile

The governor said his preference remains that school districts hire SROs, but said the law is another tool for districts that want to protect children

Dayton Police will team up with other agencies to crack down on what city officials called "automobile circus acts"

David Hayes, who served with the Prince George's County Police Department for 20 years, is now a small-town police chief – a stark contrast compared to his previous years in LE

A new patrol initiative aims to tamp down on gun violence this summer

New technology will enhance operational intelligence, identify wanted suspects, and improve situational awareness for officer and citizen safety

If the flag flies into traffic and causes a crash, the state could be held responsible, said officials with Ohio's transportation department

The department will pay double-time after a buyout program enticed 100 officers to retire early

Thomas DiSario has flown the flag since his son was killed in the line of duty in 2017

Rep. Bill Johnson says ridealongs will give lawmakers a new appreciation for police work