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Clawson City ends use of license plate readers
A deadlocked City Council vote ended Clawson’s use of license plate reader cameras, prompting two police officers to publicly question their future with the department.
May 12, 2026
Jacksonville, FL, Sheriff's Office
Shootout between Jacksonville sheriff's officers and murder suspect
A suspect wanted in a deadly shooting opened fire on Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives during a planned arrest before he was fatally shot by police.
May 12, 2026
Community Incident Briefing 4 8 26 Media Edit
An armed man accused of pointing a rifle at Oklahoma City police was taken into custody after a drone located him hiding behind a shed and officers used a tactical robot to end...
May 12, 2026
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California Highway Patrol
A new proposal would allow California Highway Patrol officers and state firefighters to delay retirement, continue working, and collect a lump‑sum pension payout.
May 12, 2026

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Jan. 5, 2026
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Aug. 18, 2025
Bodycam Shows NYPD Emergency Services Unit Saving Woman From 30-Story Brooklyn Ledge
Dramatic NYPD skyscraper rescue
NYPD Emergency Services Unit officers climbed onto a narrow Brooklyn high-rise ledge, reached a distraught woman and guided her safely back over the barrier as winds and a 30-...
May 11, 2026
Richardson police clash with knife-wielding man
Body camera footage shows Richardson police repeatedly ordering a man accused of stabbing restaurant patrons to drop his knife before he advanced on officers and was fatally shot...
May 11, 2026
Double homicide suspect crashes into Missouri trooper's cruiser
A double homicide suspect opened fire after crashing into a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper’s cruiser, striking the trooper’s vest during a deadly close‑range exchange caught...
May 8, 2026
Machete-wielding man charges at Oxnard police
Oxnard police body camera and security footage captured a tense encounter as a man with a machete kept charging at officers after being shot multiple times inside a restaurant...
May 8, 2026
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
From the Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall to honor guard ceremonies and pipeband marches, National Police Week centers on remembrance, respect and national reflection. Check...
May 11, 2026
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The deadline is approaching to nominate a worthy police officer or commander for our program that recognizes those law enforcement members who go above and beyond the call of ...
May 11, 2026
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More Than a Joke: How the Donut‑Eating Cop Image Misses Reality
The familiar image of cops and donuts clashes with the reality of long shifts, exhaustion and the constant pressure of wearing the uniform in public.
May 7, 2026
Everett, WA, Police Department
Van explodes in Everett police parking lot
A 35‑year‑old man was arrested on arson charges after a van driven into the Everett Police Department parking lot caught fire and exploded.
May 6, 2026
Point Blank Enterprises
Point Blank FAS G4 Armor System
Field testing found the Point Blank FAS G4 armor system remained comfortable and stable during extended wear in both external and concealed configurations.
May 5, 2026
Frank Borelli/Officer Media Group
Aimpoint Duty RDS 1
Hands‑on testing found the Aimpoint Duty RDS quick to mount, simple to run and durable enough to handle the kind of abuse patrol rifles can see in daily service.
April 27, 2026
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OFFICER Media Group evaluated the CrimeTracer3 data research tool from SoundThinking and was more than impressed by the platform's performance.
April 10, 2026
Mission First Tactical
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Testing it over the course of the week, the Guardian Duty Holster exhibited zero challenges with holstering or presenting the weapon during testing, both with and without a mounted...
Dec. 22, 2025
State trooper among two dead after wrong-way crash in Lynnfield | live updates
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor died after a driver traveling the wrong way struck his cruiser in Lynnfield while he was responding to reports of the vehicle....
May 6, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough, a 17‑year agency veteran, began experiencing chest pain before going into cardiac arrest during a marine unit water training exercise...
May 6, 2026
Crittenden County, KY, Schools
Crittenden County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Coyle
Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Coyle was critically injured in an on‑duty shooting earlier this month while responding to a guardianship call, leading to weeks of medical...
April 30, 2026
Denver Sheriff Department
Denver Sheriff Department
The Denver Sheriff Department is mourning the loss of a recruit who died after a medical issue during an academy training session.
April 30, 2026