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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows Fairfield Police officers rescuing the driver after their vehicle became submerged in floodwaters in an underpass
Officer Dedier Reyes did not intentionally falsify reports related to the investigation, but rather, he “truthfully reported his mistaken recollection,” the appeals court found
The man was identified through caller ID when he placed a call to the FBI’s Pendleton office saying, “All officers and agents in your resident office will be killed within the next 30 minutes. Have a good day.”
If passed, AB 2108 would require courts statewide to dismiss action against certain theft offenders if they successfully complete diversion programs
After initially delaying getting out of his vehicle while trying to call his lawyer, Romo complied with the officer’s instructions
San Jose officers located and returned the pony after it spent the day trotting around the suburbs
The man was convicted on multiple charges for firing more than 20 shots at Sacramento County law enforcement in a standoff that stretched to six hours
New Haven Officer Luis Rivera has returned to his job after his criminal charges were dismissed in the incident that left Randy Cox partially paralyzed
“We’re frustrated, too,” St. Louis Metro PD spokesman Mitch McCoy said. “The reality is we don’t have the people we need at this moment to address those priority-two calls”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
The same DNA data connected firearm evidence to an armed robbery suspect, without retesting the evidence
One-day courses in Tennessee, Alabama and Iowa will provide officers with pistols, optics and duty holsters at no cost
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
Lorain Police stated that a Flock camera identified the license plate of a 16-year-old accused of murdering his grandfather minutes after the man was reported to be fleeing in a vehicle
Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73
Built around the theme “50 States. One Legacy,” the collection pays tribute to the diverse outdoor heritage that has shaped generations of American hunters, sportsmen, and conservationists
“Garmont has always believed that the best tactical footwear starts with the people wearing it,” said Nicola Maronese, Chief Operating Officer at Garmont International North America