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U.S. ‘Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles’ bill would expand federal funding for vehicle upgrades

The proposed bill would specifically authorize certain federal assistance programs to fund vehicle security enhancements, including bullet-resistant glass windows

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Ohio PD chief who visited schools allegedly on behalf of ICE fired

Gratis PD chief Tonina Lamanna was fired after she traveled more than an hour to visit three schools, where she claimed to be conducting wellness checks on behalf of ICE

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BWC shows Chicago cops shoot through windshield during gunfire exchange with suspect

The officers were patrolling the area following a domestic disturbance call where a person was shot; when they located the suspect, a gunfight ensued

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BWC: Fla. deputy cites driver for holding cellphone in hand she didn’t have

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

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BWC: Man in front seat of cruiser points gun at Calif. officers before fatal OIS

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

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BWC: N.Y. officer shoots suspect after being stabbed in back

The man shot by the Buffalo Police officer had a box cutter and a pair of scissors and stabbed the officer in the back

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Minneapolis police chief resigns amid investigation into alleged misconduct

Chief Brian O’Hara was under investigation for accusations of misconduct, which were never substantiated; however, investigators found that O’Hara had interfered with the probe, Mayor Jacob Frey said

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Md. governor signs bills banning masks for LEOs, adding charging limits for minors

The Youth Charging Reform Act shortens the list of crimes that require adult court for 16- and 17-year-olds; the face covering ban is intended to impact federal, state and local officers

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BWC: Bystanders subdue man who opened fire in Las Vegas grocery store, killing 2

Video shows LVMPD officers arriving on the scene to find a group of bystanders holding the bloodied and disarmed suspect on the ground

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Ind. deputy shot by suspect in hospital after stopping to help him on roadway

Laporte County Deputy Jon Samuelson picked up the suspect, believing him to be a stranded motorist; when they arrived at the hospital, the man shot Samuelson three times

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BWC: Man runs at Baltimore officers, firing shots before fatal OIS

Unbeknownst to the officers on scene, the suspect was the subject of a 911 call reporting an armed man saying he would kill himself, officials said

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BWC: Driver rams LAPD cruiser head-on, points gun at officers before fatal OIS

Video shows the driver exiting the freeway before making a sudden U-turn on the off-ramp and driving against traffic before colliding head-on with an LAPD vehicle

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N.M. deputy killed in crash with another deputy during search for suspect

Taos County Sheriff’s Sgt. Joseph Apodaca joined the agency in 2018 and served on the swift water rescue team

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BWC: Man shoots Minn. officer in hand before fatal OIS

The Richfield PD officer pursued the suspected prowler on foot before both men fell to the ground; the man produced a gun and shot the officer, prompting another officer to fire shots

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Updated 911 guidance targets international calls ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI

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