Staff Writer
Editorial
Editorial
In a 5-4 vote on Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld a Wisconsin law that says people driving on a public road have impliedly consented to having their blood drawn if police suspect them of driving under the influence. It also said that "exigent circumstances" permit police to obtain a blood sample without a warrant.
Read More →The Chicago Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who reportedly shot and critically wounded an off-duty officer.
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As 18-year-old Micah Schieber began planning his party to celebrate his graduation from Midland High School in Michigan he asked his mother if he could invite officers from his local police department to attend. On the day of the party, 18 officers arrived in cars running the lights atop their patrol vehicles.
Read More →An officer with the Atlanta Police Department was the victim of an arson attack, according to Ken Allen, a retired detective and representative for the Atlanta Police Union.
Read More →Officers departing the Seattle Police Department left scathing comments in exit interviews, telling a story of widespread discontent in the ranks over perceived micromanagement and a lack of support from city leaders.
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The University of Kentucky Police Department recently welcomed into its ranks a new K-9 trained to help victims, witnesses, and responding officers deal with trauma.
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Kerrie Orozco spent a great deal of her off hours helping keep kids away from gang activity by coaching youth sports, with a special affinity for coaching baseball on the very field that now bears her name.
Read More →The 53-year-old officer was a 24-year NYPD veteran who was on vacation at the time of his death.
Read More →An officer with the Timberville (VA) Police Department came under attack of a man wielding a sword at a domestic call on Wednesday, forcing him to discharge his service weapon in his defense.
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After touring Chicago's current police academy and seeing recruits apprehending mock suspects in a dark hallway, Mayor Lori Lightfoot came away more convinced than ever that replacing the academy is essential to improve police training.
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