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Dashboard and body camera footage captured a frantic moving gun battle between Lawrence and Indianapolis police and an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop.

Video: Ind. Police Officer Fires Through Windshield in Chase Shootout

March 25, 2025

Dashboard and body camera footage captured a frantic moving gun battle between Lawrence and Indianapolis police and an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop.

In what's possibly one of the most expensive bowel movements in history, Orlando police waited nearly two weeks for a man who allegedly stole and swallowed two pairs of Tiffany & Co. earrings worth over $760,000 to finally pass the jewelry.

Fla. Police Wait 12 Days to Recover Stolen Earrings Accused Thief Swallowed

March 25, 2025

At 7-foot-8, George Bell held the record as the tallest living man in America at one point, and he also spent time as Norfolk sheriff's deputy and a Harlem Globetrotter.

Honoring the Fallen

'Gentle Giant': Ex-Va. Deputy George Bell—Once Tallest Man in U.S.—Dies

March 25, 2025

Move over Danny Ocean and Thomas Crown. An elusive art thief was caught by Scottsdale police, who used a drone to locate the suspect on an art gallery roof with paintings by Picasso and Warhol, as well as burglary tools.

Video: Drone Helps Ariz. Police Foil Art Theft, Cornering Thief on Roof

March 25, 2025

A Central Berks Regional police officer had to stop abruptly to avoid an explosive device that went off when it was tossed about 10 feet in front of his cruiser.

EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

Man Hurls Explosive Device in Front of Moving Pa. Police Cruiser

March 25, 2025

After stopping an SUV for a traffic violation, a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper discovered that a 6-year-old girl inside the vehicle had been kidnapped over a month ago.

Kan. Highway Patrol Trooper Rescues Kidnapped 6-Year-Old Girl During Stop

March 25, 2025

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A 45-year-old man was arrested by Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he drove his SUV into a group of Elon Musk protesters outside a West Palm Beach Tesla dealership.

Fla. Deputies: Man Drove into Elon Musk Protesters at Tesla Dealership

March 25, 2025

A 33-year-old woman was taken into custody when Connecticut State Police troopers found her hiding under a home's deck after ramming two cruisers at a gas station and kicking off a chaotic pursuit.

Watch Driver Ram Conn. Cruisers, Kicking Off High-Speed Chase

March 25, 2025

Austin police were called in to investigate multiple

EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

Texas Police Dispose of Multiple Incendiary Devices Found at Tesla Dealership

March 25, 2025

A pickup truck believed to be involved in a burglary at a Detroit marijuana distribution facility was spotted in Warren, and a chase led police back to Detroit before the suspect lost control and crashed into a house.

Watch Suspect in Pot Theft Crash into Home During Mich. Chase

March 24, 2025

Chula Vista, CA, has been working with drones in their DFR Operations Center (Drone First Responder) where they can deploy directly from the rooftop of the Chula Vista Police Department.

Calif. Police Department Looks at Grant to Use Drones as First Responders

March 24, 2025

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A 50-year-old armed man is accused of beating up his girlfriend and then threatening to shoot Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies, who opened fire when the suspect pointed a gun at them.

Video: Gunman Threatens, Points Gun at Fla. Deputies During Domestic Call

March 24, 2025

A man experiencing a mental health crisis had volunteered to go with Philadelphia police to go to a psychiatric hospital, but when they arrived, the man grabbed an officer's gun and opened fire.

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March 21, 2025

It's unclear what sparked the incident at the McLean headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency when a man with a handgun barricaded himself in a prohibited area before turning himself in to Fairfax County police negotiators.

CIA HQ Standoff: Armed Man Surrenders to Va. Police after 5 Hours

March 20, 2025

No charges in fatal shooting of chainsaw-wielding man at St

Watch Man with Chainsaw Face Ill. Police at Assisted Living Center

March 19, 2025

Ravenna police responded to a call concerning a man who brandished a handgun and forced his way into an apartment and fell asleep on the floor, leading to a confrontation that left the suspect dead.

Video: Suspect Uses Man as Shield in Deadly Clash with Ohio Police

March 18, 2025

Training & Careers

The unanimous vote by the North Carolina Sherffis' Education and Standards Training Commission is the panel's latest effort to modify a rule that went into effect last year that prevents deputies from performing police duties until they complete 800 training.hours.

Training & Careers

Proposal Give N.C. Deputies Some Police Powers Before Training Ends

March 24, 2025

A bill approved by Indiana lawmakers and awaiting the governor's signature would provide deterrents from law enforcement agencies poaching officers and from officers leaving for higher paying private sector jobs.

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Legislation Could Limit New Ind. Police Officers from Changing Jobs

March 21, 2025

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Legislation proposed by Oregon lawmakers would change the retirement age for police, firefighters and prosecutors from 53 to 50 in an effort to keep public safety workers from leaving for states with better pensions.

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Ore. Bill Would Allow Police Officers, Firefighters to Retire at 50

March 13, 2025

Fort Worth police officers did their best impression of Kendrick Lamar for a lighthearted diss track that targets Dallas police's recruiting efforts in the city.

Hiring & Promotion

Texas PD Takes Comical Shot at Dallas Police with 'Not Like Us' Video

March 11, 2025

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The North Las Vegas Police Department won the Top Agency award at the 33rd Annual LVMPD Police K-9 Trials as law enforcement dogs from across the country showed off their skills in Las Vegas.

K-9 Equipment & Services

Video: K-9s from Around U.S. Compete at Annual Police Trials in Las Vegas

March 24, 2025

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Sgt. Grant Candies, a nine-year veteran of the agency who served as a Marine, was killed when he was laying down a spike strip during a high-speed chase in Slidell that also injured a New Orleans police officer.

Honoring the Fallen

La. Deputy Fatally Struck while Deploying Spike Strip During Chase

March 24, 2025

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S.C. Police Nab Escaped Kangaroo after Goat Stages Jail Break

March 24, 2025

St. Louis Police Officer Nathan Spiess underwent a partial leg amputation after he was struck by a vehicle while climbing over an interstate barrier and holding an alleged carjacker at gunpoint following a chase.

St. Louis Police Officer Struck During Chase Needs Partial Leg Amputation

March 21, 2025

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Conn. Police: Hit-and-Run Driver 'Intentionally' Strikes Officer at Stop

March 20, 2025

Videos

Tesla vehicle owners and dealerships are being advised to

FBI Issues Alert after 'Recent Nationwide Incidents' with Tesla Vehicles

March 24, 2025

A Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy was responding to a call in Brandon when a pickup truck crashed into the deputy's cruiser in an intersection, flipping the vehicle over.

Video: Collision with Pickup Truck Overturns Fla. Deputy's Cruiser

March 21, 2025

WATCH: Video shows fire, heavy smoke at Tesla collision center in southern Las Vegas

FBI: Las Vegas Tesla Arson Has 'Some of the Hallmarks' of Terrorism

March 20, 2025

Alhambra police were conducting a late-night traffic stop when a transient allegedly snuck behind the wheel of a cruiser and sped off, kicking off a high-speed chase that ended with a K-9 catching the suspect.

K-9 Equipment & Services

Video: Calif. Police K-9 Helps Nab Suspect in Stolen Cruiser Chase

March 19, 2025

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March 24, 2025

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Michigan State Police deployed its helicopter unit to locate and pursue a motorcyclist fled a traffic stop in Grand Rapids

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'Got Eyes on Him': Fleeing Motorcyclist Can't Shake Mich. Police Chopper

March 19, 2025

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Hector Cuevas was pursuing a stolen vehicle in the Victorville area when the fatal collision happened,

Honoring the Fallen

Calif. Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Violent Crash that Tore Cruiser in Half

March 18, 2025

Safety shots fired by a seriously injured St. Louis police officer probably saved his life by helping colleagues locate him when he was unable to move after he was struck by a vehicle while trying to make a roadside arrest.

Gunshots from Injured Mo. Police Officer Struck by Car Saved His Life: Chief

March 18, 2025

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A woman and her cousin went on social media to accuse two Burton police officers of taking $120 in lieu of taking the cousin to jail during a traffic stop. But body camera footage from the stop told a different story.

2 Charged for Falsely Claiming Mich. Police Officers Stole $120 During Stop

March 24, 2025

Corewell Hospital in Troy was locked down following a shooting that police described as

Mich. Police Apprehend Suspect in Hospital Shooting after Brief Manhunt

March 20, 2025

With the numbers of drug-impaired drivers not improving in Minnesota, a report from the state's yearlong pilot program trying out two devices that can detect six classes of drugs and chemicals that can impair drivers recommended adopting the units.

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Minn. Police Test Devices to Catch Drug-Impaired Drivers. How'd They Do?

March 19, 2025

A review by the state's attorney general determined that Michigan State Police troopers

No Charges for Mich. Troopers in Fatal Shooting of Deputy's Accused Killer

March 19, 2025

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March 24, 2025

Abraham Guzman, a Gustine Police Department volunteer who wanted to be a reserve officer, was helping a driver after a crash when another vehicle slammed into the disabled car.

Honoring the Fallen

Aspiring Calif. Reserve Police Officer Helping Motorist Killed by Drunk Driver

March 24, 2025

The Lineup reaches a milestone with its 100th episode, and the three hosts talk about their favorite stories to report on since the podcast started.

The Lineup: Celebrate 100 Episodes with Our Favorite Police Stories

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March 21, 2025

A Brooklyn police officer putting down a spike strip during a high-speed chase nearly had his thumb severed when he was struck in the hand, leg and foot by a driver who fled a traffic stop.

Driver Runs Down Ill. Police Officer Deploying Spike Strip During Chase

March 21, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

In a strange and tragic incident, Brooks, a K-9 with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, jumped the fence at their Lithia home and attacked a neighbor's alpaca before being shot and killed by the alpaca's owner.

K-9 Equipment & Services

Runaway Fla. Sheriff's K-9 Fatally Shot after Attacking Alpaca

March 19, 2025

Retired Paterson, NJ, Police Sgt. David D'Arco.

Honoring the Fallen

Retired N.J. Police Officer who Raised $23K Yearly for Kids with Cancer Dies

March 17, 2025

An autopsy is being conducted to confirm the cause of death of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Christina Kohler, and her death is being investigated by Houston police as an apparent suicide.

Honoring the Fallen

Texas Sheriff's Deputy Dies after Being Reported Missing a Day Before

March 17, 2025

“This K9 wasn’t just a partner—they were family, a protector, and a warrior who gave their life in the fight against crime,

Honoring the Fallen

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March 14, 2025

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