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Panel: Baltimore detective likely killed himself

Authorities previously called Detective Sean Suiter’s on-duty death a homicide

August 29, 2018 05:11 PM

7 Conn. officers exposed to potential opioid in drug raid

Officers came into contact with what authorities believe was fentanyl when suspects tried to dispose of the substance by tossing it out of a window

August 24, 2018 09:03 AM

Pa. town considers disbanding police department after fatal OIS

The officer faces criminal charges in the death

August 23, 2018 02:08 PM

Officer-Involved Shootings

NJ officer stabbed in unprovoked attack; suspect dead

Officials said police were investigating a crash when Timothy Deal, without provocation, stabbed an officer in the torso with a knife

June 24, 2018 01:16 PM

What are the costs of raising police use of force to a ‘higher standard’?

Modifying use of force policy by insisting that officers exercise restraint when dealing with objectively threatening and dangerous individuals comes with enormous risk

June 07, 2018 02:42 PM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Protesters march in response to fatal OIS of man who charged at LEO

Hundreds of protesters are demanding answers about a fatal shooting of a man who had run naked onto a highway

June 03, 2018 12:51 PM

Officer-Involved Shootings

San Francisco officers cleared in 2 fatal OIS

The DA declined to bring charges in two OIS, including the shooting of Mario Woods, which sparked widespread protests

May 25, 2018 10:35 AM

Detective: Man confessed to making deadly Kan. ‘swatting’ call

A California man confessed after his arrest that he made the hoax calls that led a fatal OIS, adding he routinely made similar calls to seek attention

May 23, 2018 12:58 PM

Gun Legislation and Law Enforcement

Sheriff: ‘Red flag bill’ could have saved slain deputy’s life

“This shouldn’t be made political. I think this bill will save lives across the board,” Sheriff Tony Spurlock said

April 25, 2018 04:29 PM

Legal

2 LAPD officers found liable in fatal Skid Row OIS

A settlement of $1.9 million was reached Thursday in a civil lawsuit stemming from the fatal police shooting of a man on Skid Row in LA three years ago

May 11, 2018 03:13 PM