10 minutes 17 seconds ago
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has recently welcomed a feathered new addition to its ranks: Sergeant Hank, a Canadian goose. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the goose has […]
APB Team
12 hours 32 minutes ago
In a November 16 federal court hearing overseen by U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, Assistant Attorney General Samuel Kennedy revealed that the unit responsible for reviewing Chicago Police Department officers’ […]
APB Team
1 day 2 hours ago
The Los Angeles City Council on November 28 passed a draft ordinance requiring hosts of short-term rentals, including Airbnb, and hotels to obtain a police permit. City Council President Paul […]
APB Team
1 day 4 hours ago
In a bizarre recent incident, a 12-year-old boy was arrested by Ann Arbor police after allegedly stealing a construction forklift, leading authorities on a chase and causing damage to several […]
APB Team
1 day 8 hours ago
In response to an increase in hate crimes, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, alongside law enforcement leaders, announced the formation of the Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team (HART) during a […]
APB Team
2 days 3 hours ago
Following an extensive nationwide search, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on December 5 announced that 30-year law enforcement veteran Bill Alexander has been named chief executive officer […]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
2 days 6 hours ago
In a poignant ceremony on November 17, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) dedicated the W.T. Harris Bridge over Interstate 85 to fallen Officer Mia Goodwin, marking almost two years since […]
APB Team
2 days 12 hours ago
A police chase in Glendale, Wisconsin, on November 15 culminated in a bizarre ending after a suspect attempted to escape from officers by hiding in a porta potty. The carjacking […]
APB Team
3 days 3 hours ago
In a significant move to address rising gun violence in the city, the Boston City Council has passed an ordinance requiring the Boston Police to collect and report data on […]
APB Team
3 days 6 hours ago
In a significant leap forward for regional firefighting capabilities, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department on November 20 unveiled the latest addition to its fleet — its first-ever night-flying firefighting […]
APB Team
3 days 8 hours ago
New Hampshire officials are paying their respects to a security guard and former police chief who was killed while protecting bystanders during a shooting at the New Hampshire Hospital on […]
APB Team
5 days 6 hours ago
In a significant leap forward for regional firefighting capabilities, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department on November 20 unveiled the latest addition to its fleet — its first-ever night-flying firefighting […]
APB Team
5 days 12 hours ago
A Walmart store in Waverly, Ohio, became the scene of a potentially life-threatening incident on the morning of November 16 when a 2-year-old boy accidentally fired his mother’s handgun inside […]
APB Team
6 days 3 hours ago
In a recent ruling, a federal court vindicated the public display of “thin blue line” flags — a symbol commonly associated with support for law enforcement — on the grounds […]
APB Team
6 days 6 hours ago
The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), the union representing nearly 9,000 rank-and-file officers in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the city, alleging […]
APB Team
6 days 12 hours ago
In a contentious legislative session on November 14, the Texas House of Representatives approved a controversial and stringent immigration bill that would create new state penalties for people who enter […]
APB Team
1 week ago
The Minneapolis city council voted on November 17 to reject a proposal to providing bonuses to all Minneapolis police officers at a time when the department is facing critically low […]
APB Team
1 week ago
In a controversial move that could worsen staffing shortages, New York Mayor Eric Adams has decided to temporarily freeze the hiring of new NYPD police officers as part of a […]
APB Team
1 week 1 day ago
Three off-duty first responders from Plymouth, Massachusetts, were recognized for saving a friend’s life earlier this year after he experienced a sudden cardiac emergency at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class. What […]
APB Team
1 week 1 day ago
For the second consecutive year, officers for California’s state police agency, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), are set to receive a substantial salary increase, surpassing raises offered to other public […]
APB Team
Checked
6 minutes 23 seconds ago
Law Enforcement Publication
Subscribe to APB American Police Beat feed