George Rivas Sentenced to Death

Texas Arbitrator Rules Hood Slam Wasn't Excessive Force

Officer Jeremy Massey, who was off-duty at the time of the arrest, handcuffed 18-year-old Cornelius Gill and slammed him onto the hood of a cruiser driven by a uniformed back-up officer.

Gunman Dressed As Santa Kills 7 In Texas

An estranged father and husband dressed as Santa killed two families on Christmas morning after their opened presents.

IACP 2022: Utility Shows Three New Products

These latest technologies expand upon Utility’s universe of products and platforms, which support more than 60,000 users with an intuitive interface for effectively capturing, analyzing, and managing video evidence, the company says.

Cover and Containment—Watch Your Back

Despite its importance, cover and containment can be easily overlooked in raid/search planning. Many law enforcement officers can readily cite their own perimeter "horror stories" where perimeters turned to disaster. Here are a few examples of lessons learned from such situations.

Texas Officer Killed During Sunday Night Traffic Stop

The officer was able to provide a license plate to dispatchers that aided in the suspect's capture, a spokesperson for the Terrell Police Department said.

TX Constable Shot Multiple Times During Vehicle Pursuit

A Hill County Constable, Constable Kevin Cordell, was shot multiple times during the gunfight. He was flown to a nearby hospital.

IACP 2022: GA Agency and Officer Win Vehicle Crimes Prevention Award

Leonardo, manufacturers of ELSAG Plate Hunter automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology for law enforcement and public safety and security organizations, has partnered with the International Association of Chiefs of Police since 2017 as the sponsor of the award.

Study Shows 91% of Sexual Assaults in Texas Go Unreported to Police

Since 2003, the rate of sexual assault has increased, while the number of people reporting the crime to authorities has decreased.