A recruit at the Chicago Police Academy was arrested after crack cocaine was allegedly discovered in his pocket during a routine narcotics training exercise. The incident took place on Monday as part of a scenario meant to simulate a drug-related arrest.
A string of human remains discovered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island over the past two months has stirred public anxiety and raised questions about a possible serial killer operating across state lines. So far, at least seven bodies have been found since early March in separate locations throughout the region.
Chicago has already maxed out its entire 2025 police misconduct lawsuit budget just four months into the year, with $82 million already spent—and the city still faces hundreds of pending legal claims. The financial strain is adding pressure to an already fragile city budget facing a projected $982 million deficit.
A Tennessee man was arrested this week after publicly mocking local law enforcement on social media, prompting deputies to track him down and bring him into custody.
A Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event featuring former police officer Brandon Tatum at the University of California, Davis descended into chaos Wednesday after black-clad anti-police protesters ransacked the group's outdoor display while campus police stood by and made no arrests.
A Los Angeles father who returned home to find his house broken into was placed on hold for 58 minutes after calling 911. Evan Lovett, a local content creator and former Los Angeles Times sports writer, said the dispatcher initially answered within two minutes but then transferred him to a non-emergency hold that lasted nearly an hour.
A bill moving through the Washington State Legislature would allow lawful permanent residents and foreign nationals who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to serve as police officers and deputy prosecutors. Critics argue that this move would enable noncitizens to “take away the rights of U.S. citizens.”
Former President Donald Trump issued a powerful statement on Thursday in recognition of National K-9 Veterans Day, paying tribute to the courageous military and law enforcement dogs that have served alongside American heroes. Trump highlighted the dedication, bravery, and invaluable role of these working dogs in ensuring national security.
