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- Darrian Cortez Johnson was sentenced to life without parole in the killing of Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza during a 2024 traffic stop
- The Palm Beach County deputy later requested dismissal of the distracted-driving citation after the woman's social media post about the ticket drew widespread attention online
- The Palm Beach County deputy later requested dismissal of the distracted-driving citation after the woman's social media post about the ticket drew widespread attention online
- The DOJ alleged that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that impede law enforcement and threaten agents’ safety
- A Mt. Shasta PD officer was assisting a Weed PD officer with a drug search; when they went to confront a traffic stop suspect in the cruiser's passenger seat, he pointed a gun at them
- A Mt. Shasta PD officer was assisting a Weed PD officer with a drug search; when they went to confront a traffic stop suspect in the cruiser's passenger seat, he pointed a gun at them
- The proposal would bar agencies receiving federal highway funds from using automated license plate readers for anything other than toll collection
- The proposal would bar agencies receiving federal highway funds from using automated license plate readers for anything other than toll collection
- Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services officials told the U.S. DOJ that the pause was intended to make sure “issuance of … license plates to federal agencies fully complies with Oregon law”
- Troy police leaders had backed the mayor's emergency order to keep funding the Flock Safety program, describing the cameras as essential investigative tools
- by Alpha NewsMinneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has resigned, Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed in a letter sent to the police department and obtained by Alpha News and Crime Watch Minneapolis. Crime Watch and Alpha News were the first to report Tuesday evening that O’Hara was out as chief, a role he assumed in November 2022. “Today, I […]
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record On May 20, 2026, members of the NYPD Turkic American Law Enforcement Society (TALES), in partnership with the NYPD Health and Wellness Section, the Consulate General of Türkiye, and Northwell Direct, hosted Beyond the Uniform at the Turkish House and Permanent Mission of Türkiye to the United Nations in New York City. […]
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record Memorial Day is not observed—it is upheld. It is the measure of whether a nation, and those entrusted to protect it, remain faithful to the sacrifices that secured its freedom. It stands as a solemn reckoning with the price of liberty and the responsibility it places upon the living to never forget […]
- by Alpha NewsGanesha Martin, the bureau chief of constitutional policing for the Minneapolis Police Department, was cited Saturday following a property damage crash with a Metro Transit light rail train in downtown Minneapolis. Metro Transit police responded to the crash just after 3:30 p.m. at North 5th Street and North 2nd Avenue, according to available dispatch audio. […]
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record Storms are inevitable. Grounded humanity is the anchor. Through affirmation in encounter, ethical leadership, fraternity, resilience, and respect for human dignity, individuals strengthen families, agencies, institutions, communities, and ultimately the nation itself. Through the Storms of Service Across America, law enforcement officers carry extraordinary responsibilities extending far beyond responding to emergencies or […]
- by Law OfficerMay 15, 2026: To my Illinois law enforcement colleagues, This is our moment. It is time for us to lead with the clarity, courage, and conviction that our communities desperately need — and that we were born to deliver. For years, we had elected officials who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us, fought for our training, equipment, […]
- by Law OfficerSaint Paul, Minnesota: A routine seatbelt stop in Saint Paul became anything but routine when a toddler reached into a diaper bag on the floorboard and pulled out a loaded handgun, pointing it toward an officer standing at the vehicle. The incident happened on May 11 when Kenneth Ray Terry was stopped for a seatbelt […]
- by Law OfficerEaston Area School District alumnus and school police officer Stephen Schleig has received national recognition after being selected as the recipient of the 2026 National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Bridge the Gap Award. The award is considered one of the nation’s most respected honors in the field of school based policing and recognizes […]
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record Respect is not a slogan, nor is it a situational response. It is the defining standard of ethical policing and the foundation of public trust. It must be visible, consistent, and unwavering—carried in every interaction, reinforced through leadership, and cultivated long before enforcement is ever required. There was a time when three […]
- by Law OfficerIn law enforcement, we operate under the Incident Command System. One of its simplest and most important principles is this: the first officer on scene becomes the initial commander. That means before supervisors arrive, before specialized units deploy, before the full picture is even understood, one person is making decisions that can affect an entire […]