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- Former Yakima officer Elias Huizar is suspected of killing his girlfriend and ex-wife and kidnapping his 1-year-old son before fleeing toward the Mexico border; the shooting death of Huizar's ex-wife ocurred at an elementary school
- Former Yakima officer Elias Huizar is suspected of killing his girlfriend and ex-wife and kidnapping his 1-year-old son before fleeing toward the Mexico border; the shooting death of Huizar's ex-wife ocurred at an elementary school
- A recent spate of LODDs requires immediate action against the rising incivility, failed criminal justice reforms and the mental health crisis that endanger police officers' lives
- The IPSLEI-endowed scholarship program has awarded $31,000 to students across the United States who desire to serve public safety
- The traffic investigators will not be able to cite or arrest drivers; they will conduct traffic investigations, write reports and assist drivers with road issues
- The initiative offers specialized leadership training aimed at empowering first responders with the skills to lead effectively in high-stakes environments
- The Acro Series of optics introduced the enclosed emitter design and the fully protected optical channel for pistol optics
- Deputy Alfredo "Freddy" Flores, a 22-year veteran well-respected within the department, succumbed to third-degree burns he suffered in the Oct. 2023 incident
- Oakland Police Department Officer Jordan Wingate, who was voted "Rookie of the Year" in 2018, medically retired two years after the crash; he succumbed to his injuries on April 20
- The appellate panel noted that merely carrying a concealed gun could imply a crime under Michigan law, which requires individuals to prove their possession is lawful with a license
- by Law OfficerPHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal has been criticized on multiple fronts with allegations of spending department money on promotional items like trading cards with her likeness to having false news stories about her being generated by AI. Bilal testified before the City Council last year that her department is underfunded and is seeking more […]
- by Alpha NewsBy Luke Sprinkel DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Democratic Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell was arrested Monday morning in Detroit Lakes, Minn., for alleged burglary. The jail roster with the Becker County Sheriff’s Office indicates that Mitchell has been arrested for a first-degree burglary offense. According to an official with the Detroit Lakes Police Department, a homeowner in the […]
- by Law OfficerCHICAGO – A Chicago police officer who was still in uniform after returning home from work was gunned down Sunday outside his residence. During the homicide he also had his gun and vehicle stolen, according to reports. Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was shot multiple times in the Gage Park neighborhood on the southwest side […]
- by National Police AssociationBy Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D The sensations of sight, smell, and touch are the stuff of memories – sometimes traumatic memories – in the minds of first responders. Less considered is the soundtrack that goes with the job. One thing I missed from my TV and movie cop heroes was the lack of theme music […]
- by Law OfficerLOS ANGELES – A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was severely injured in a mobile shooting range fire in October has died, according to the law enforcement agency. Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores passed away Saturday night following a months-long battle for his life after suffering injuries from a mobile training range […]
- by Law OfficerBOISE, Idaho — A sheriff’s deputy in Idaho was shot and killed by a driver during a traffic stop Saturday evening. The gunman was later fatally shot by police, authorities said Sunday. Deputy Tobin Bolter, 27, was identified as the fallen deputy. About 9 p.m. on Saturday, he made a traffic stop near West Overland […]
- by Alpha NewsST. PAUL, Minn. – A viral video posted on social media last week captured a “shocking and unusual” incident in downtown St. Paul. ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes said he was in his 16th-floor hotel room near the Wabasha Street Bridge when he heard someone screaming for help. Down below, a man was whipping another man with […]
- by National Police AssociationBy Stephen Owsinski While other jurisdictions steamroll the law enforcement community and gleefully hand out gift baskets to bona fide criminals, Florida has passed even more legislative acts that support cops in their official duties of serving justice by locking up violators who hinder cops. With this, it is unlawful to impede, threaten, or harass first […]
- by Law OfficerALBANY, Ga. — A Georgia man was arrested for murder after he called police and admitted to choking and burning a man to death, officials said. The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Romeigus Benjamin. He admitted to killing Edward James Gilmore, according to law enforcement authorities, WSB-TV reported. On Friday just before 5 a.m., officers […]
- by Law OfficerFRANKLIN, Tenn. Grammy-award-winning singer Mandisa, who launched her career as a contestant on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representatives confirmed on Friday. Mandisa, 47, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, rose to stardom after placing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006. She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary […]