Law and order

Florida Residents Cry Foul Over Planned Police Training Center

08.07.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A planned Florida police training center featuring a firing range and mock apartment building has been put on hold after residents pushed back over noise, trees, views and property values.
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California Police Chief Takes Action After License Plate Reader Controversy

08.07.26 | Jenna Curren News

A California police department is tightening access to its license plate reader system amid growing scrutiny over who can access the data and how it is shared.
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Indiana Cops Look At Tech To Train For The Unthinkable

08.06.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Jeffersonville Police are using a new high-tech simulator funded through a federal grant to put officers through thousands of realistic scenarios designed to improve decision-making, confidence, and public safety.
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Alabama City Hiring Freeze Raises Alarm Over Future Police Staffing

08.06.26 | Jenna Curren News

An Alabama city has temporarily frozen hiring and promotions across all departments as officials conduct a staffing review, prompting debate over police funding concerns while leaders insist public safety remains a top priority.
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DHS Chief Says ICE Arrests Are Safer When States Cooperate

08.05.26 | Pat Droney Opinion

The DHS secretary is urging governors to cooperate with ICE, arguing that refusing to honor immigration detainers can make arrests more dangerous for officers, the public, and the suspects themselves.
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How a Hero Security Guard’s Split-Second Choice Stopped Teen Gunman

08.05.26 | Pat Droney News

A Maryland mall security guard’s training and quick response helped stop an armed teenager after police say he opened fire near a children’s play area, injuring one teen.
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Police Release Details After Viral Arrest Video Leads to Public Backlash

08.05.26 | Jenna Curren News

A viral doorbell video showing a Pennsylvania arrest sparked questions online, but police say body camera footage revealed additional details about the suspect’s alleged resistance.
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Inside the Pennsylvania Program Giving Future Cops a Taste of Academy Life

08.05.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Before they ever pin on a badge, these aspiring officers are getting a rare look at what it really takes to make it through police academy training.
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The Cop Helping Officers Carry the Weight of the Badge

08.03.26 | Jenna Curren News

Behind every badge is a person carrying the weight of the job, and one officer is trying to make sure his fellow officers don’t carry it alone.
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Massachusetts Releases Illegal Alien Charged With Rape Before ICE Steps In

08.03.26 | Pat Droney News

Massachusetts released him from state custody. Moments later, federal immigration agents stepped in over allegations that include rape and other sex crimes.
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Outrage: Milwaukee Man Receives Only 20 Years for Deliberately Running Down Girlfriend and Her 4-Year-Old Daughter

08.02.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

A Milwaukee man who deliberately ran down his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter, killing the child, received only 20 years in prison despite a prior conviction for another fatal crash.
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JAWS of Life: NYPD Deploys Advanced Drone System to Spot Sharks and Protect Swimmers

07.31.26 | Jenna Curren News

Amid a sharp rise in reported sightings, the NYPD is using specialized drones to spot sharks off Rockaway Beach and other city shores, enabling faster beach closures and informed swimmers.
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Wisconsin: Menasha Police Declare Zero Tolerance for Looters After EF3 Tornado

07.31.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

Wisconsin: Menasha Police Chief Matthew Albrecht announced a zero-tolerance policy for looting after an EF3 tornado tore through the city, with two people already arrested for going through debris.
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How Maine’s New Laws Could Block Police From Working With ICE

07.29.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Maine has become the latest sanctuary jurisdiction to enact laws limiting cooperation between state and local officials and federal immigration authorities.
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How Tech-Savvy Colorado Cops Slashed Violent Crimes in Half

07.29.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Colorado police are crediting data-driven strategies and new technology for helping reduce major crimes across the city.
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