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New York City's latest management report found NYPD and FDNY units taking longer to respond to some crimes and emergencies, even as major crime and shootings continued to decline...
Sept. 21, 2026
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A woman accused of DUI and crashing into a Charlottesville police cruiser allegedly drank toilet water while in custody, forcing officers to restart the observation period before...
Sept. 21, 2026
Minneapolis has quietly disbanded its mounted police unit after the expiration of its barn lease and years of funding disputes, bringing more than three decades of horseback patrols...
Sept. 21, 2026
The Laredo Police Department opened a new Mental Evaluation Outreach Unit facility that will support a co-response model pairing officers with mental health professionals during...
Sept. 21, 2026

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May 15, 2026

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A 6-foot-7, 260-pound man wanted on a felony warrant allegedly kicked out a Houston County deputy's cruiser window and squeezed through the opening of the still-moving vehicle...
Sept. 18, 2026
Santa Monica police officers investigating a domestic violence report were confronted by a man with a knife who was unconnected to the original incident and charged at them before...
Sept. 18, 2026
While Oklahoma City police tried to peacefully resolve an armed domestic disturbance, a suspect allegedly rammed cruisers and tried to run down officers before surrendering after...
Sept. 17, 2026
A playful golden retriever repeatedly approached an alleged prowler with toys after the man broke into a San Diego home, where he spent more than an hour eating, resting and avoiding...
Sept. 17, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

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Cato, a Hancock County Sheriff's Office K-9, suffered a neck injury after striking a glass door during a training exercise and later died at an Iowa veterinary hospital.
Sept. 18, 2026
Traditional homecoming pranks have escalated into property damage, cleanup headaches and a flood of 911 calls for Plainfield police, as groups of teens in hoodies and ski masks...
Sept. 18, 2026
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Firearms instructors inherit techniques, drills and lessons from previous generations, but those methods can become accepted doctrine even when their original purpose is no longer...
Sept. 16, 2026
A York Regional Police officer tracked down a motorcyclist accused of fleeing a crash scene and ended the encounter with a football-style tackle that was captured on dashboard...
Sept. 16, 2026

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The TRIKKE POSITRON introduces a lightweight, versatile electric patrol vehicle designed to overcome the limitations of traditional police transport tools, offering off-road capability...
Aug. 31, 2026
Testing the Trusted Technology Solutions T500 Body Worn Camera system found its compact design, intuitive Trusted Vault platform and easy-to-use docking station streamlined everyday...
Aug. 11, 2026
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 was put through a series of real-world durability tests, including repeated drops, freezing temperatures and extended battery use, while remaining fully...
Aug. 11, 2026
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Field testing found the Point Blank FAS G4 armor system remained comfortable and stable during extended wear in both external and concealed configurations.
June 10, 2026

Honoring the Fallen

Officer Roll Call
On the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the latest podcast episode talks about the sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001. Plus other police news and headlines.
Sept. 11, 2026
Family members joined law enforcement officers, other first responders and elected officials at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania honoring those ...
Sept. 11, 2026
Tom DaCosta had been an NYPD recruit for only two months when the Sept. 11 attacks transformed his training into real-world duty, sending him to patrol New York City.
Sept. 11, 2026
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This year marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks claimed the lives of close to 3,000 people. Here we pause to honor the sacrifices of the officers who died on that tragic day.
Sept. 11, 2026