By Jake OffenhartzAssociated PressNEW YORK — A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly taking a decommissioned New York City fireboat for an overnight cruise on the Hudson River, before becoming stuck, jumping ship and stealing another vessel, police said.He was charged with two counts of...
By Laura EspositoPittsburgh Post-GazettePITTSBURGH — A program that aims to divert non-violent offenders from the court system has arrived in Pittsburgh — a move officials believe will address historic inequities and strengthen bonds between marginalized communities and law enforcement.“There are people experiencing poverty, homelessness, drug...
By Police1 StaffAs the pressures on law enforcement escalate — from intense staffing and budget constraints to increased scrutiny of every decision — mastering media relations has become essential. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the best in the field during a live panel...
By Jackie MartinThe News Herald, Southgate, Mich.DEARBORN, Mich. — The Dearborn Police Department had a motorcyclist appear to taunt an officer while doing wheelies and doughnuts around their patrol cars before a long chase ensued and he ran out of gas.The incident occurred at about...
By Robert TornabeneOn April 10, 2024, Orenthal James Simpson, commonly known as O.J. Simpson, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death marks the conclusion of a tumultuous public life that was thrust into the limelight following his acquittal in the criminal trial...
PRESS RELEASEJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Safariland, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is proud to host its annual...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — The NYPD has released body camera footage capturing the moment officers pursued and arrested a man accused of snatching a woman’s purse, PIX11 reported.The incident occurred in a Manhattan subway station on April 6. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Alex...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, took out a full-page ad in Tuesday’s New York Post, inviting New York police officers to relocate to North Texas, the Dallas Morning News reported.The ad, headlined “Ladies and Gentlemen of Law Enforcement: It’s...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1LOS ANGELES — The LAPD have released body camera footage and a detailed account of an incident in Sylmar where officers shot a man armed with a knife, KABC reported.The confrontation began on March 13, following a report that a 29-year-old man who...
By Brandon Championmlive.comLAS VEGAS — OJ Simpson, a star football player accused of and acquitted of murder, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 76.“On April 10th , our father, Orenthal James Simpson , succumbed to his battle with cancer,” a statement from the...
