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An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (176+ words) MOSCOW'An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two other officers injured, officials said. The attack happened minutes after midnight near the Savyolovsky railway…...
California cities grapple with massive overtime payments for police officers
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (588+ words) Humongous police overtime costs have multiple communities around California in a tizzy. And no wonder: There are cops logging so much OT that they make more than the chiefs of their departments. Some have even made more than any other…...
Soon after administering Narcan to DUI suspect, CHP officer died from fentanyl
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (585+ words) Shortly after administering Narcan to a DUI suspect experiencing a possible overdose, CHP Officer Miguel Cano started to feel unwell, swerved his patrol car into a tree and was killed. His sudden death left many questions unanswered. On Monday, one…...
Police in Britain arrest former ambassador Mandelson in probe into Epstein ties
22+ hour, 50+ min ago (669+ words) LONDON'British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. It came days after a friendship with Epstein landed the former Prince Andrew in police…...
As ICE scales up hiring, whistleblower documents reveal deep cuts to training program
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (706+ words) Among the cuts are the elimination of practical exams, use of force and legal training courses, and an overall reduction in training time, contrary to an official's testimony to Congress earlier this month. The documents, provided to Sen. Richard Blumenthal…...
Commentary: Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa and Nancy Guthrie: How notable disappearances captivate and unsettle us
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (738+ words) People who know nada about aviation history still know who Amelia Earhart is. People who know squat about American labor unions still know who Jimmy Hoffa is. People know them " the pioneering flier and the Teamsters union president " because both…...
Costa Mesans 'peek behind the curtain' of law enforcement on Day 1 of Citizens' Police Academy
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (436+ words) The academy gives members of the community who are interested in law enforcement a "peek behind the curtain," LaPointe said. Over a 10-week period, they'll go on a ride-along with patrol officers, learn how to process evidence for DNA, fingerprints…...
Bondi claims win in ICE mask ban fight — but court ruled on different California case
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (524+ words) U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi declared a triumph against California on Friday, touting an appellate court ruling that she said blocked a state ban on immigration agents and other law enforcement officers wearing masks. Bondi, however, appeared confused about which case…...
Break in cold case leads to 39-year-old man, now facing murder charge in L.A. Juvenile Court
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (1394+ words) At a Juvenile Court hearing this week in East Lost Angeles, sheriff's deputies led shackled defendants into a courtroom reserved for youths accused of serious crimes. Most were baby-faced teenagers wearing orange jumpsuits. Then they brought out a 39-year-old father…...
SoCal nonprofit exec spent thousands in public money to lift breasts, tighten tummy, D.A. says
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (911+ words) A former San Diego nonprofit executive has been accused of stealing more than $130,000 in public money intended to stop fentanyl overdose deaths and spending it on plastic surgeries, luxury trips to Hawaii and Disneyland, purebred dogs and more, authorities said....