Alpha News journalist Liz Collin — who meticulously produced “The Fall of Minneapolis” — spoke to former President Donald Trump Thursday morning and asked why he believes he can win in Minnesota. During the brief interview, Trump said the “unchecked border” situation will play a role as so many felons have infiltrated the country. He Read More >
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Special Florida license plate honors working K9s during National Police Week
ORLANDO, Fla. — During National Police Week a Florida-based nonprofit announced it is honoring law enforcement officers and their four-legged partners with a special license plate. The organization called K9s United is supporting cops by offering Florida drivers with the specialty license plate. It can be pre-ordered during National Police Week, which runs from May Read More >
BWC: Man drives tractor to college, rams Fla. police cruiser with officer still inside
The Key West Police Department stated that the suspect drove to the college “with the specific intent of killing two individuals”
Seattle approves $170M in raises for nearly 1,000 PD officers
The new contract raises starting pay for Seattle Police Department officers from $83,000 to $103,000, with a raise after six months up to $110,000
Armed California man shot in face after placing officer in headlock
YUCAIPA, Calif. – A California man who was armed with a handgun on his person and explosives in his vehicle placed a police officer in a headlock during a traffic detention before being shot in the face by a second officer, authorities said. Alan Metka, 56, violently fought with police prior to being shot. He Read More >
Why police officers should wear sunglasses
Be smart about when and where you don shades
Watch: 36th Candlelight Vigil honors 282 fallen LEOs during National Police Week
This year’s honorees include 118 officers killed in the line of duty in 2023, along with 164 who died in previous years
3 dead, 15 injured during shooting at Alabama May Day party
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. – A shooting occurred at a May Day party in Alabama resulting in the deaths of three people while 15 others were injured, authorities said. The bloodshed occurred at the party attended by about 1,000 people in a field in Stockton, Alabama, Saturday night, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said late Sunday. Read More >
National Police Week discounts and deals
5.11 Tactical, Black Rifle Coffee, ASP, OfficerStore.com and others offering discounts during National Police Week
Data shatters the small-town myth about law enforcement safety
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort