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It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
The 8th Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Hamber that an officer lawfully extended a stop to frisk a sleeping driver in a high-crime area
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During a recent seminar, investigator Paul Holes detailed the methods he used to track the killer
Whataburger has since apologized for the incident
Some law enforcement officials believe that restricting access to social media monitoring tools is jeopardizing public safety
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has opened the nomination period for the highest national award honoring first responders
Police said someone in a Honda Accord shot the robber twice in the upper torso before he managed to flee from the scene
A committee representing nearly 8,700 police officers and firefighters has agreed to a $173.3 million settlement in their decades-old lawsuits against City Hall
Some of the recommendations in the plan include more than $120 million in funding for increased LE presence in schools and training for armed marshals
Firefighter Justin Costa was saved by California Highway Patrol Officer Geno Cortez and another firefighter while battling a blaze at a market
Days before Dawnta Harris allegedly killed Officer Amy Caprio, juvenile caseworkers recommended house arrest for the teen
The company also announced a 911 integration pilot in a few select markets that allows a rider’s location and trip details to be automatically sent to the 911 dispatcher
Paperwork is crucial, but there’s a reason they call it a necessary evil – it takes too much time and can keep us away from one of our most important tasks
Powerful illegal synthetic drugs known as “analogues” are a particular problem for law enforcement these days
SCOTUS is putting limits on the ability of police to search vehicles when they do not have a search warrant
The number of public safety agencies with drones has more than doubled since the end of 2016
The United States Police Canine Association held the Detector Dog competition, which featured more than 100 dogs from across the country
Chief John Mina insisted no members of the public are being tracked by the software
The superintendent said the drop in patrol staffing has had a range of implications, from fewer cops on highways to a growing number of unanswered calls for help
The Cambridge Police Department will replace 13 outdated body armor for their officers after getting a grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation
The officer applied chest compressions and back blows on the baby, who was unresponsive for some time
Lenco Armored Vehicles has spent $5 million to expand production of its BearCat vehicles
Gangs are using UAVs to collect information on LE activity, disrupt police operations and smuggle drugs
Three people were shot and wounded at an Oklahoma City restaurant and one person was injured while fleeing before the gunman was shot dead by two armed citizens
Police said the suspect is believed to have acted alone and was taken into custody
Officer Jill Kidik is expected to make a full recovery after being repeatedly stabbed in the neck on May 17
When deciding to implement a BWC program, the first question a police chief should ask is: “What organizational problems are we attempting to solve?”
An owner of a Burger King said loitering has been a big problem at the eatery’s location
Current policy prohibits officers from shooting at people in moving vehicles unless they pose an “immediate threat” with a weapon like a gun
Leaders of Chicago’s police union told Mayor Rahm Emanuel he had turned his back on them
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