FOP Reports 229 Officers Shot in 2025, 31 Killed in the Line of Duty

The National Fraternal Order of Police reports a decline in officers shot compared to recent years, but ambush-style attacks remain a major threat.

Editorial: Final Thoughts

My career at POLICE has come to an end, and I leave you with two comments on tragic incidents in the news and my eternal thanks for reading the magazine.

Protests Continue in Baltimore Over In-Custody Death, Union Chief Compares Crowd to "Lynch Mob"

A sixth day of protests over the death of Freddie Gray while in custody of the Baltimore PD is expected Thursday, with various demonstrations scheduled throughout the day.

Robin Hattersley Gray

Baltimore Police Van Driver Not Guilty on All 21 Administrative Charges in Freddie Gray Case

Baltimore Police Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. was found not guilty on all administrative charges in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray Tuesday.

Baltimore Lieutenant Cleared in Freddie Gray Case to Receive $127K in Back Pay

Baltimore police Lt. Brian S. Rice, who was acquitted of manslaughter, misconduct and other charges in the death of Freddie Gray, is set to receive about $127,000 in back pay.

Fred Mastison

Prosecution Rests, Defense Loses Dismissal Motion in Trial of Officer Over Freddie Gray Death

The defense request came after the state rested its case Tuesday morning, after calling about 15 witnesses over the course of less than five days. Jurors were sent home for the day, and the defense's presentation will begin Wednesday morning.

6 Baltimore Officers to be Tried Separately in Freddie Gray Case

A circuit judge ruled Wednesday that the case against six Baltimore police officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray will go forward in separate trials, with Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby remaining at the helm of the prosecution.