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Calif. officers won’t face charges in 2023 fatal OIS of knife-wielding amputee, D.A. says

Prosecutors said two Huntington Park officers had to make a split-second decision when confronting Anthony Lowe, who had just stabbed a stranger and was fleeing

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BWC: Ga. PD shut down suspect’s ’12-mph getaway’ in golf cart

The unconventional pursuit ended quickly, with Sandy Springs officers using golf carts to catch the suspect and later debuting a tongue-in-cheek “Fairway Unit”

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‘I’m going to be on you, brother”‘: Shaq backs 7’3″ Texas police recruit who missed exam by 1 point

Jordan Wilmore thought his dream of being a Texas peace officer was over after a 69 on his state exam. Then he got a FaceTime call from the “Big Diesel”

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‘Someone will get hurt’: Police1 readers react to Mamdani’s proposed NYPD reforms

Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office

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Minn. hospital security officer killed in attack by patient escaping ‘medical hold’

A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence

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Video: Suspect in multiple fatal shootings struck by 2 cars, shot by Okla. officers during attempted carjackings

The man allegedly shot multiple people in different locations before fleeing from Oklahoma City police; officers fatally shot him after he repeatedly pointed a gun at passing cars

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Tenn. deputy killed in on-duty crash

Deputy Justin Mowery, 30, of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, died while attempting to stop a motorcycle that refused to pull over

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BWC: Tenn. officers rescue woman in crisis from bridge ledge

“Different agencies, one mission,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol stated. “Save a life. And they did … If you are struggling, please hear this. You matter, and help is available.”

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BWC: Gun-wielding man fires shots at Ariz. officers in Walmart parking lot before OIS

Tucson officers responded after the man fired shots through apartment windows and brandished a gun inside the grocery store

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Ga. sheriff’s office promotes Shaq to ‘Chief of Community Relations’

During Shaquille O’Neal’s tenure as Director of Community Relations, the agency has documented 370 community events and 25,000 meals provided to families

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600 new officers joined CHP in 2025, including largest academy class in years

The agency’s recruitment efforts included outsourcing applicant background checks and highlighting flexible work assignments and opportunities for advancement in its marketing campaigns

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Conn. officer’s swift action spared stabbed colleague from more serious wounds, IG says

The suspect had stabbed Bridgeport Officer Marie Cetti in the neck and shouted threats before he was shot by another officer, bodycam video shows

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St. Louis County PD chief may seek secondary job as pay incentive ends

Currently, about 450 of the 872 St. Louis Police Department’s commissioned officers have an application on file to work a second job

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‘Getting ahead of the action’: Inside LVMPD’s fight against youth crime in Vegas

The Juvenile Task Force works in plainclothes to mentor at-risk teens, connecting them with services and jobs before they reoffend

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Cleveland crime drops as police see 356% rise in cadet applications

City leaders credit proactive enforcement and new tech tools for crime reductions and a dramatic boost in recruitment numbers

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