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Less-Lethal Police Training's Importance: How Its Role Has Evolved

May 19, 2025

While there is a lot of training available on the market that focuses on buzzwords and hot topics, less-lethal training often gets overlooked.

A 24-year-old man is accused of trying to set someone on fire and barricading himself inside a home, and authorities smelled gas before an explosion ripped through the residence, sending three El Paso County sheriff's deputies and two Monument police officers to the hospital.

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5 Colo. Law Enforcement Officers Injured in Intentionally Set Blast

May 19, 2025

One New York State Police was stabbed above the eye and another was stabbed in the head when they stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in a gas station parking lot in an Allegany County gas station roughly 5 miles from the Pennsylvania border.

N.Y. Troopers Stabbed when Woman 'Violently Resisted' During Stop

May 19, 2025

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Ill. Police Officer Shot in Face Needs Emergency Surgery; 2 Others Wounded

May 19, 2025

Authorities have apprehended seven of the 10 inmates who were discovered missing from the Orleans Justice Center hours after yanking open a sliding cell door off its track while a lone guard was getting food.

Video Shows Inmates Escaping New Orleans Prison in Daring Jail Break

May 19, 2025

Video footage from a Las Vegas police helicopter captured the high-speed pursuit of an alleged car thief, who finally tried to elude officers by running through backyards and over rooftops before he was apprehended with the help of two K-9s.

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Watch Car Thief Race Across Roofs to Try to Escape Las Vegas Police

May 19, 2025

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The new law, which was sponsored by two former law enforcement agents and goes into effect Oct. 1, adds new definitions for courts to determine if a police officer's use-of-force is justified and immune from prosecution.

Governor Signs Ala. Police Immunity Bill into Law as Legislative Session Ends

May 19, 2025

According to authorities, a 26-year-old suspect was the only fatality in an explosion outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic that injured at least four people, and the blast, which could be felt over 2 miles away, caved in the clinic's roof and severely damaged nearby buildings.

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FBI Calls Calif. Fertility Clinic Bombing 'Intentional Act of Terrorism'

May 18, 2025

As National Police Week in Washington, D.C., winds down after another year, we take a look at the some of the happenings of the memorial event.

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National Police Week 2025: Check Out Events You Might've Missed

May 17, 2025

This week's episode talks about the National Police Week that was, Plus, a feel-good story about a California police force that helped surprise a girl with a new bike.

The Lineup: Taking a Look Back at National Police Week 2025

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May 16, 2025

One inmate was apprehended in the French Quarter, and 10 inmates are still on the loose after their breakout from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans was discovered during a headcount.

10 'Armed and Dangerous' Inmates on the Loose after New Orleans Jail Escape

May 16, 2025

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May 1, 2025

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Nomination Period Open for 2025 Officer Station Design Awards

April 14, 2025

Officer Innovation Awards: Spotlighting Favorite Police Products

Officer Innovation Awards: Spotlighting Favorite Police Products

March 20, 2025

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Quick Survey: What Are Your Police Fleet Telematics Priorities?

March 19, 2025

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New Orleans Police Officer Raychel Willey was dragged by a car when a part of her uniform became stuck on the door after a man revived with Narcan became erratic and sped off.

Watch La. Officer Dragged Trying to Stop Man Revived by Narcan

May 16, 2025

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive directive that lays out the steps his administration will take over the next year to help the police department and sheriff's office.

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Mayor Outlines New Plan to Increase San Francisco Police Staffing

May 14, 2025

A report by WalletHub ranked California as the best state to work as a police officer, and it listed Alaska as the worst. Check out the list and tell us what you think of it.

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Poll: California Named Best State to Be a Police Officer; What Do You Think?

May 10, 2025

The 71 New Mexico National Guard members sent to help the Albuquerque Police Department will provide

Training & Careers

National Guard Members Training to Deploy, Help N.M. Police Force

May 8, 2025

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Mo. Senate Approves Free College Tuition for Police, First Responders

May 7, 2025

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FOX News Books to Debut 'Behind the Badge: Answering the Call to Serve on America's Homefront' By Best-Selling Author Johnny Joey Jones

May 6, 2025

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As a a Fountain Valley police officer was responding to a call about a disturbance at a middle school, a 26-year-old man confronted her and grabbed her gun before he was fatally shot by the officer's partner.

'Please Don't Shoot Me!': Man Grabs Responding Calif. Officer's Gun

May 16, 2025

When Elk Grove police were called to an In-and-Out Burger about an armed man acting erratically, officers confronted the suspect, who ran between parked cars and raised his weapon at authorities.

Bodycam: Calif. Police Clash with Armed Suspect at Fast-Food Restaurant

May 16, 2025

Teak, a Spanish-Norman horse breed, was donated to the St. Paul Police Department's mounted unit in 2008, and after 17 years of service, the horse is calling it a career and going back to live in his owner.

Police Horse Returns Home after Retiring from Last Minn. Mounted Unit

May 16, 2025

A 37-year-old armed man allegedly threatened a bicyclist, then fled San Diego police and crashed into a home before he was fatally shot by officers.

Video: Gunman Leads San Diego Police on Wild Chase, Crashing into House

May 15, 2025

“She didn’t have a life jacket on and she is not a strong swimmer, so I took off my gun belt and jumped in,

Watch Mich. Police Officer Jump in River to Save Kayaker in Distress

May 15, 2025

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order that urged local law enforcement agencies to join Louisiana State Police in entering agreements to help with immigration enforcement.

La. Governor Urges Local Law Enforcement to Partner with ICE

May 16, 2025

Durham police investigators were interviewing a suspect in a recent homicide when the man grabbed and gained

Suspect Fatally Shot in N.C. Police HQ after 'Lunging' for Officer's Gun

May 15, 2025

Started in 1997, the Police Unity Tour has had two purposes: Honor fallen officers and raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Check out this year's ride-in.

Honoring the Fallen

National Police Week 2025: Unity Tour Bike Ride Raises $2.2M for Fund

May 15, 2025

Police Exchange Gunfire With Wanted Suspect on Nashville Bridge

Watch Tenn. Police's Deadly Bridge Gunfight with Shooting Suspect

May 14, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

A Sandwich police officer was rushed to the hospital after his cruiser was struck by another vehicle while he was responding to a call about a reported overdose.

Conn. Police Officer Extricated from Cruiser after Rollover Collision

May 15, 2025

Las Vegas police's helicopter helped locate a fleeing suspect accused of choking a woman at a bus stop, allowing officers to catch up with the man and wrestle to the ground.

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Watch Las Vegas Police Officer Take Down Fleeing Choking Suspect

May 13, 2025

A carjacking suspect sideswiped a tractor-trailer and intentionally rammed two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office cruisers during a chase that ended when the driver rolled over the stolen vehicle.

Accused Carjacker Rams Los Angeles Deputy's Cruiser into House

May 13, 2025

The California Highway Patrol plans to deploy 100 2024 Dodge Durango specially marked patrol vehicles throughout the state's busiest high-risk highway, with 25 vehicles already sent across the state.

New CHP Cruisers Spur Crackdown on 'Video-Game Styled' Driving

May 13, 2025

A 10-time convicted felon threw objects at a Thurston County sheriff's deputy's cruiser before opening fire with an AR-15 style rifle during a vehicle pursuit.

Video: Manhunt on for Felon who Opened Fire at Pursuing Wash. Deputy

May 12, 2025

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Mission Critical: How to Overcome Four Law Enforcement Communication Concerns

Dec. 17, 2020

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Hear from a Lieutenant: How to Help Improve Efficiency & Safety with Mobile Print Tech

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May 19, 2020

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Two NYPD officers were assaulted with scooters, bottles, basketballs and other makeshift weapons in a

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces T-Mobile as New Sponsor in Honoring Law Enforcement

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Honoring the Fallen

This year, 345 names of fallen officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. A service remembers their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of the over 24,000 other officers on the memorial.

Honoring the Fallen

National Police Week 2025: Service Remembers Fallen Officers

May 15, 2025

This year, 22 police K-9 officers were remembered during the National Police K9 Memorial Service in Washington, D.C., during National Police Week.

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National Police Week 2025: Fallen K-9s Honored in Memorial Service

May 15, 2025

Thousands will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as the names of fallen law enforcement officers will be read during the 37th annual Candlelight Vigil.

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National Police Week 2025: Watch Annual Candlelight Vigil

May 13, 2025

The annual week honors the police and law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty over the years. Find out what to expect for the week.

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National Police Week 2025: What's on Tap During the Observance

May 12, 2025

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