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From clearing up garbled speech on 9-1-1 calls to providing victims with automated investigation updates, artificial intelligence can make police interactions with the public more efficient.

How Police AI Tools Can Improve Workflow, Benefit Customer Service

July 10, 2025

From clearing up garbled speech on 9-1-1 calls to providing victims with automated investigation updates, artificial intelligence can make police interactions with the public ...

A 23-year-old man was fatally shot by Howard County police when he charged at an officer with a double-edged spear that he allegedly used to stab his brother multiple times.

Watch Md. Officer Stop Suspect Charging with Double-Edged Spear

July 10, 2025

A Marion County sheriff's deputy was checking on a man walking along the highway when the individual shot a flare and then began removing his pants and throwing money at the deputy.

Video: Man Walking on Highway Fires Flare Gun at Fla. Deputy's Cruiser

July 10, 2025

Massachusetts State Police Lt. Donald Bossi was thrown 45 feet into the street when he was struck last month by a suspect on a stolen motorcycle who fled the scene.

Mass. State Police Trooper Struck in Hit-and-Run Crash Awakes from Coma

July 10, 2025

While responding to reports of a shooting following a July 4 fireworks display in Albany, New York State Police troopers discovered an apartment fire and began evacuating

Watch N.Y. Troopers Dodge Flaming Debris, Evacuate Burning Building

July 10, 2025

A Chicago police officer was shot in the leg when an armed suspect's gun discharged during a violent scuffle, and police returned fire, fatally shooting the suspect.

Video: Chicago Officer Shot in Frantic Struggle with Armed Suspect

July 10, 2025

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Community members toured the Tazwell Police Department's new station, which is larger than its old headquarters and will house the agency

Va. Police Department Unveils New Headquarters to Public

July 10, 2025

Punishments ranged from 10 to 42 days of leave without pay or benefits for several agents at the Secret Service's Pittsburgh field office, along with an agent on Trump's detail and a counter sniper.

6 Secret Service Agents Suspended after Trump Assassination Attempt

July 10, 2025

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July 9, 2025

Flooding from recent rainfall had Virginia State police, along with South Boston police and Halifax County rescue crews, working to get motorists to safety after they were stranded by the high water.

Va. State Police Troopers Help with Multiple Rescues after Flooding

July 9, 2025

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Deputy Antonio Aleman had been with the agency since April 2021, and he was remembered as

Honoring the Fallen

N.M. Sheriff's Deputy Killed in On-Duty Collision with Tractor-Trailer

July 9, 2025

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A Woodbridge police officer and an NYPD detective were shot and wounded in an exchange of gunfire in a Woodbridge hotel lobby with a fatal shooting suspect, who was shot and killed.

Watch Deadly N.J. Hotel Shootout Erupt Between Police, Gunman

July 9, 2025

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A 48-year-old man was fatally shot after he exchanged gunfire with a Berrien County sheriff's deputy while trying to flee on foot during a traffic stop. in Niles Township

Video: Fleeing Suspect Fires on Mich. Deputy Before Fatal Shooting

July 8, 2025

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office used Johnny 5-0, a bomb squad robot, to help dispose of old dynamite by grabbing the explosive stick and depositing it into a pre-dug blast bit for a controlled detonation.

EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

Watch Colo. Sheriff's Office Robot Help Detonate Old Dynamite Stick

July 7, 2025

Training & Careers

Commissioners unanimously voted to eliminate a program offering cash sign-on bonuses to new hires at the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, an initiative started in 2021 in an effort to improve recruiting.

Hiring & Promotion

As Recruiting Needs Change, Wash. Sheriff's Office Ends Cash Bonuses

July 9, 2025

A $2 million plan being considered by the Vallejo City Council would include $15,000 bonuses for new hires and current officers, as well as $5,000 bonuses for referrals.

Hiring & Promotion

Calif. City Mulls Plan for $2M in Police Recruitment, Retention Bonuses

July 8, 2025

Along with lowering the minimum age for recruits to 20.5 years, the NYPD also is temporarily waiving application fees for its open officer exams, which will be offered monthly.

Hiring & Promotion

NYPD Lowers Minimum Age Requirement for Officer Candidates

July 7, 2025

The change to Dallas' police hiring standards is the latest attempt by the city to boost recruitment amid a charter mandate requiring a police force of at least 4,000 officers.

Hiring & Promotion

Dallas Police Department Drops College Requirement for Applicants

June 26, 2025

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An alleged drag racer who refused to stop for Atlanta police crashed into a vacant gas station, and the responding officers smashed a window to rescue the passenger as a fire broke out beneath the car.

Bodycam: Atlanta Police Save Woman from Burning Car after Drag Race Crash

July 9, 2025

A 54-year-old woman is accused of stealing jewelry and money from an assisted living facility, and Shorewood police stopped her twice from allegedly trying to flush the stolen items.

Ill. Police: Caregiver Tries to Flush Stolen Jewelry as Officers Arrive

July 9, 2025

Two Southfield police officers were injured after alleged tire thieves slammed into the officers' cruiser before one of the suspect's tried to escape authorities by jumping in a pond.

Watch Suspect Try to Swim Away after Ramming Mich. Police Officers

July 8, 2025

A man was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree child cruelty after allegedly leaving two children in a hot car in an Atlanta mall parking lot for at least 41 minutes.

Watch Ga. Police Rescue Kids from Sweltering 104-Degree Car

July 8, 2025

A 38-year-old man was shot and wounded by Macon County sheriff's deputies after stealing a cruiser near Macon and refusing to drop a stolen police shotgun and a knife.

Video: Man Confronts Ill. Deputies with Shotgun after Stealing Cruiser

July 7, 2025

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Right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Cam Schlittler, is set to take the mound Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.

Mass. Police Chief's Son to Make Major League Debut with New York Yankees

July 9, 2025

Armed suspects wearing tactical gear targeted the Prairieland ICE detention facility used fireworks to draw officers outside, where the suspects opened fire, wounding an Alvarado police officer.

11 Suspects Accused in 'Planned Ambush' at Texas ICE Detention Center

July 8, 2025

The Justice Department and FBI said it would not release any more documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in his cell while awaiting trial on sexual abuse charges.

Feds: No Evidence of Jeffrey Epstein Client List, Jail Cell Murder

July 8, 2025

An armed suspect in tactical gear was fatally shot after he opened fire at the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Valley Sector, wounding a McAllen police officer in the knee and injuring several other officers.

Texas Officer Shot when Gunman Opens Fire at Border Patrol Office

July 7, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

When a Marion County sheriff's deputy tried to stop a vehicle with obscured plates and tinted windows, the driver—a convicted felon—kicked off a high-speed chase with a 1-year-old child in the backseat.

Watch High-Speed Chase as Fla. Deputies Stop Driver with Kid in Car

July 3, 2025

An Alabama State Police trooper deploying stop sticks was struck by a fleeing driver in a stolen vehicle during a chase that started in Pelham and ended in Calera, involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Stolen Vehicle Driver Sends Ala. Trooper Airborne During Chase

July 3, 2025

Brooklyn Police Lt. Gannon Wood suffered multiple broken ribs, a ruptured spleen and a punctured lung when a tree fell on his cruiser and a limb struck him in the chest.

Ind. Police Officer Seriously Injured when Tree Crashes into Cruiser

July 3, 2025

Anaheim police used PIT maneuvers and spike strips during a nearly hour pursuit with a shooting suspect that spanned three cities and ended in Santa Ana, where he was fatally shot by officers.

Video: Calif. Police Stop Fleeing Shooting Suspect after Wild Chase

July 1, 2025

An armed suspect in a vehicle fled Atlantic City police detectives before crashing into an occupied cruiser and sending two officers to the hospital

2 N.J. Police Officers Injured when Suspect Rams Cruiser

July 1, 2025

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Technology can help law enforcement agencies streamline case and evidence management workloads, but these areas have been slower to adopt newer innovations.

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Overcoming Challenges of Managing Police Case and Evidence Data

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For the first half of 2025, Los Angeles has seen homicides drop by over 20%, and the city has seen a steady downward trend in that crime category since 2021, according to LAPD numbers.

LAPD Stats Show City on Pace for Fewest Homicides in Nearly 60 Years

July 9, 2025

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2025 Mid-Year Law Enforcement Fatalities Report Reveals Law Enforcement Deaths Have Decreased by More Than 50% Over Last Year

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July 8, 2025

In an effort to reallocate resources to other areas in the state, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will be withdrawing its patrols from metro-area interstates, leaving local agencies to provide public safety services.

Okla. Highway Patrol to Eliminate Interstate Patrols in Metro Areas

July 8, 2025

Connie Moyer, National President of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), speaks during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, D.C.

Honoring the Fallen

Seasons of Grief: Widow Talks about Loss of Police Officer Husband

July 7, 2025

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Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin and family members were on a trip to the Guadalupe River near Kerrville for the July 4 holiday when severe flash flooding struck the area.

Honoring the Fallen

Texas Police Officer who Went Missing in Flash Flooding Found Dead

July 8, 2025

Participants in Cops Cycling for Survivors will start from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield and travel 1,000 miles around the state over 13 days, encouraging the public to remember the service of fallen officers.

Honoring the Fallen

Ind. Police to Cycle Around State to Honor Fallen Officers, Support Families

July 3, 2025

California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano was transporting a detainee in Culver City with his partner when he apparently said he felt ill before losing consciousness and crashing into a tree.

Honoring the Fallen

CHP Officer Dies in Crash after Apparent Medical Emergency

July 2, 2025

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S.C. Sheriff's Deputy Killed, Another Wounded in Ambush Shootout

July 1, 2025

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