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More Than a Joke: How the Donut‑Eating Cop Image Misses Reality
The familiar image of cops and donuts clashes with the reality of long shifts, exhaustion and the constant pressure of wearing the uniform in public.
New Orleans Police Department
New Orleans Police Department
Armed homicide suspect clashes with New York State Police
Groveland, MA, Police Department
Groveland Police Department
Bodycam video shows suspect charging at officer before deadly North Las Vegas police shooting
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Under the proposed changes, LAPD officers would be barred from stopping drivers, cyclists or pedestrians for low‑level violations unless there is an imminent safety risk.
May 7, 2026
Akron, OH, Police Department
Akron Police Department
A new report found Akron police policies and oversight systems need major updates to better align with national best practices and rebuild community trust.
May 7, 2026
New York sheriffs supporting PROTECT Act
New York sheriffs gathered at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass the PROTECT Act, which would allow judges to weigh public safety when setting bail.
May 7, 2026
USPCA 2026 National Detector Dog Trials
Police K‑9 handlers from across the U.S. demonstrated how trained dogs rapidly locate narcotics and explosive odors during the USPCA’s national trials in Atlantic City.
May 7, 2026

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Video

State trooper among two dead after wrong-way crash in Lynnfield | live updates
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor died after a driver traveling the wrong way struck his cruiser in Lynnfield while he was responding to reports of the vehicle....
May 6, 2026
Fort Worth civilian police employee shot in face
A civilian Fort Worth police employee was struck twice with a pellet gun while helping a resident make a burglary report, with newly released body camera footage showing the attack...
May 5, 2026
Fleeing stolen car narrowly collides with Ramsey County sheriff's deputies
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was seriously injured after being pinned inside a cruiser when a fleeing suspect in a stolen car crashed moments after narrowly missing a Ramsey...
May 5, 2026
Groton police officer talks down distressed man
Body camera footage shows a Groton police officer compassionately speaking with a distressed man atop the Gold Star Bridge security barrier before guiding him down safely after...
May 5, 2026

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Everett, WA, Police Department
Van explodes in Everett police parking lot
A 35‑year‑old man was arrested on arson charges after a van driven into the Everett Police Department parking lot caught fire and exploded.
May 6, 2026
Cohutta, GA, Police Department
Cohutta Police Department
The Cohutta Police Department was disbanded and all personnel were fired after a public dispute between the mayor and officers over internal operations and access to sensitive...
May 6, 2026
Oak Creek, WI, Police Department
Oak Creek police officer pinned by fleeing suspect
An Oak Creek police officer was injured during a business disturbance call when a suspect allegedly fled in a vehicle, pinning him between cars before escaping.
May 6, 2026
Kent County, MI, Sheriff's Office
Suspect crashes into pond during chase with Kent County deputies
A Kent County sheriff’s deputy’s dashcam caught the moment a man wanted for felonious assault drove into a pond during a high‑speed chase.
May 6, 2026

Officer Labs

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Point Blank FAS G4 Armor System
Field testing found the Point Blank FAS G4 armor system remained comfortable and stable during extended wear in both external and concealed configurations.
May 5, 2026
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Aimpoint Duty RDS 1
Hands‑on testing found the Aimpoint Duty RDS quick to mount, simple to run and durable enough to handle the kind of abuse patrol rifles can see in daily service.
April 27, 2026
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OFFICER Media Group evaluated the CrimeTracer3 data research tool from SoundThinking and was more than impressed by the platform's performance.
April 10, 2026
Mission First Tactical
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Testing it over the course of the week, the Guardian Duty Holster exhibited zero challenges with holstering or presenting the weapon during testing, both with and without a mounted...
Dec. 22, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough, a 17‑year agency veteran, began experiencing chest pain before going into cardiac arrest during a marine unit water training exercise...
May 6, 2026
Crittenden County, KY, Schools
Crittenden County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Coyle
Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Coyle was critically injured in an on‑duty shooting earlier this month while responding to a guardianship call, leading to weeks of medical...
April 30, 2026
Denver Sheriff Department
Denver Sheriff Department
The Denver Sheriff Department is mourning the loss of a recruit who died after a medical issue during an academy training session.
April 30, 2026
Jefferson County, TX, Constable's Office, Precinct 1
Heather Avery
Heather Avery, a Jefferson County reserve deputy constable, was serving a morning traffic detail in Winnie when a tractor‑trailer struck her SUV, killing her at the scene.
April 29, 2026