Associated PressNEW YORK — A woman who struck and killed a New York City police detective after speeding through an NYPD roadblock while driving drunk was sentenced Wednesday to more than 20 years in prison.A jury convicted Jessica Beauvais, 35, of Hempstead of aggravated manslaughter...
By Lea Skene Associated PressBALTIMORE — A leading manufacturer of ghost guns has agreed to stop selling its untraceable, unassembled firearms to Maryland residents under a settlement agreement announced Wednesday by the city of Baltimore.City leaders sued the company, Nevada-based Polymer80, two years ago “in...
By Ken MillerAssociated PressMESQUITE, Texas — A student who carried a handgun into school in Texas had meant to harm others before three police officers fired 19 times at him, leaving him with a minor leg wound, police said Wednesday.“He brought a gun to school...
By Kacen BaylessThe Kansas City StarJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced he is sending up to 200 Missouri National Guard members and 22 State Highway Patrol troopers to the Texas border with Mexico.The Republican governor made the announcement at a...
By Robert TornabeneIf you’re unfamiliar with the “controversy” surrounding the NYPD Dance Team, I encourage you to read more about it here. The NYPD Dance Team is a voluntary initiative within the department’s Health and Wellness Unit. Funded by the officers’ rather than taxpayer dollars,...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — Body camera video shows NYPD officers rushing to remove people from a burning building, WNBC reported.The officers were driving by the Brooklyn building on Feb. 14 when they heard screams for help coming from a fourth floor window, according to...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1LOS ANGELES — The LAPD has released body camera footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting of a man who charged at officers holding what turned out to be a plastic fork, KABC reported.The Feb. 3 incident began when officers responded to a report...
PRESS RELEASEWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Smith & Warren, a leading badge and insignia manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of their innovative one-piece USA Flag Nameplate, designed for customers seeking a space-saving solution with a touch of patriotism for their uniforms.The USA Flag Nameplate seamlessly combines...
By Police1 StaffNEW YORK — In recent weeks, a video of the NYPD Dance team performing for a local news outlet went viral, sparking widespread online debate and criticism. The unexpected spotlight has led to intense discussion about the team, funding and the impact on...
By Andy Mannix and Jeff HargartenStar TribuneMINNEAPOLIS — For law enforcement in Minnesota, the slaying of two police officers and a paramedic in Burnsville last weekend serves as another bleak reminder: their line of work is dangerous.Lately it’s becoming more so — most commonly during...
