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New National Group for Police Leaders Endorses Kamala Harris for President

The group, Police Leaders for Community Safety, was created in 2024, and describes itself as an organization that represents dozens of police officials. Monday, chairwoman Sue Riseling expressed the organization's support for Harris.

California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Prohibit Police Use of Weaponized Drones

AB 2681, by Assemblywoman Akilah Weber, D-San Diego, would have made it an infraction offense to manufacture, modify, sell, transfer or operate a robotic device equipped with a weapon.

Colin Sutherland Acquires Parent Company of POLICE Magazine

Sutherland's prior experience includes co-founding Geotab, where he developed telematics solutions that empower small trucking companies to improve their operations.

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Idaho K-9 Killed when Suspect Rams Handler's Vehicle

“When attempting to perform a PIT Maneuver, the suspect vehicle turned into the police vehicle, ramming it, and causing both vehicles to roll and leave the roadway and land in a cornfield,” Carmen Boeger, Nampa police spokesperson, said.

Nampa, Idaho, Police K-9 Riddick was killed Saturday during a pursuit.

South Carolina K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Dead

Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said law enforcement could not reach the burning vehicle to help K-9 Mikka because they were under fire.

Lee County, South Carolina, Sherriff's K-9 Mikka was killed during a gunfight Friday morning.

POLICE and Skydio to Hold Webinar on Successful DFR Operations

Presenters Captain Jason Bussert and Sergeant Dax Laporte will discuss examples of real calls for service answered by DFR. Case studies will include de-escalation of incidents and searching for and locating missing persons.

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CA Sheriff’s Office Plane Makes Emergency Landing, Flips

A California deputy piloting a Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office plane was unscathed following an emergency crash landing Thursday when the plane’s engine failed. The plane flipped, coming to rest on its canopy.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office plane that crash landed Thursday is shown being removed from where it made the emergency landing.

Philadelphia Officer Wounded When Fellow Cop's Gun Discharges

One off-duty Philadelphia police officer was grazed by a bullet discharged by a fellow off-duty officer’s personal firearm that discharged inside a locker room at a police station Thursday.

Arkansas State Trooper’s Shooting of Man Who Kicked Her Ruled Justified

Police say, the suspect wrestled the Trooper’s Taser from her hands and threw it into interstate traffic

Arkansas State Police Trooper Alexandria Duncan arrested a suspect she shot and wounded earlier this year after he reportedly grabbed her Taser and assaulted her. The shooting has been ruled justified..

California Campus Police Ask for More Drones, Other Tools for Protest Response

“All of the campus’s requests are for non-lethal alternatives to standard-issue firearms, enabling officers to de-escalate situations and respond without the use of deadly force,” UC spokesman Stett Holbrook said in a statement.

Alabama Deputy Rescues K-9 Partner from Burning Patrol Vehicle

The vehicle was burning and the deputy responded immediately to get the dog named Zuna to safety.

On Sept. 14 a Pickens County (Alabama) Sheriff's deputy saw that his patrol vehicle was about to burn. He reacted quickly to get his K-9 partner named Zuna to safety.

Owner of Closed Boise Coffee Shop Wins $4 Million in Lawsuit Over University’s Reaction to Her Support for Police

The jury awarded the business owner a total of $3 million in damages for business losses, mental and emotional distress, personal humiliation and lost reputation.

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