APB American Police Beat

California Assemblymember Bill Essayli has introduced a public safety package into the state legislature, which contains a bill mandating the presence of armed officers at every K–12 school in the […]

Recent reports are shedding more light on a controversial surveillance method adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which involves the use of push notifications to track down suspected […]

The Baxter Police Department in Minnesota recently welcomed a familiar K-9 duo back into their ranks as Officer Conner Collette reunited with his K-9 partner Shuri, joining Sergeant Taylor Halverson […]

Michelle Woodfork, the veteran of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) who made history as its first female leader, has announced her retirement. Woodfork, who served as interim chief since […]

A 42-year-old woman from Freeland, Michigan, has been arrested and charged with mail fraud, wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property in connection with an alleged fraudulent scheme involving […]

In the wake of a viral performance by the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) dance team on PIX11 Morning News, the department has found itself navigating a wave of both […]

In response to a tragic incident involving the death of a church deacon during a traffic stop last August, Georgia lawmakers are pushing for amendments to state law regarding the […]

In a controversial decision, the Chicago Board of Education has voted to remove school resource officers (SROs) from dozens of high schools across the city by the beginning of the […]

Amana’s Lily Lake in eastern Iowa turned into a horrific crime scene on February 18, as the lifeless body of 20-year-old Melody Hoffman was discovered, thanks in part to the […]

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in response to a severe staffing shortage of law enforcement personnel. The move comes amidst a […]

In a busy downtown area of Los Angeles, the Oceanwide Plaza Tower — once envisioned as a grand addition to the city’s skyline — has become a haven for vandals, […]

To combat escalating violent crime, drug trafficking and related offenses in Mississippi’s capital city of Jackson, authorities have launched “Operation Unified,” as announced by Governor Tate Reeves on February 13. […]

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on February 22 announced Trooper Michelle Archer of the Vermont State Police Department as its Officer of the Month for December 2023. […]

To address the escalating issue of street takeovers, the Los Angeles City Council has voted 12 to 1 to launch a pilot program aimed at curbing the illicit activity at […]

The Vallejo City Council recently convened on February 13 to extend the city’s emergency proclamation regarding the significant staffing shortages facing the Vallejo Police Department. The Proclamation of Emergency, initially […]

Texas law enforcement officials have apprehended a 15-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a robbery spree spanning multiple counties, including Bexar, Williamson and Travis counties. The arrest came after […]

To comb through the thousands of hours of body camera footage accumulated by police departments, some agencies are turning to artificial intelligence for help — but the task is not […]

Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the January 2024 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official magazine of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). […]

Police in Tampa, Florida, recently responded to a strange 9-1-1 call from residents of an apartment complex after they spotted a presumably escaped kangaroo hopping around on the premises. A […]

In a brazen display of disregard for public safety, a 19-year-old motorist from Florida led deputies on a harrowing 100-mph chase, authorities reported. The incident, which took place on February […]