Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette served as a SWAT negotiator with the Lafayette Police Department; he leaves behind his wife and five daughters

The Miami Beach Police Department body camera footage shows the suspect holding the victims in a chokehold inside a store while officers worked to de-escalate the situation

By Steve Pomper  We’ve all been there. You’re discussing, debating, arguing with someone about cop stuff. They think they know what they’re talking about, but you do know. But you didn’t have that drop-the-mic info to end the exchange. Later, we always think of the sharp-witted things you wished we’d said. You probably weren’t armed with the right facts. So, Read More >

By Crime Watch MN MINNEAPOLIS – A Hennepin County judge has denied motions by attorneys for the City of Minneapolis and Chief Brian O’Hara to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed against them in December by former Minneapolis police officer Tyler Timberlake, allowing the lawsuit to move forward. Timberlake sued the city and the chief after he was fired Read More >

WASHINGTON — The director of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, has been the recipient of heavy criticism since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. On Monday, Cheatle was mercilessly grilled by members of the House Oversight Committee for allegations Read More >

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. – A notorious street gang leader was fatally stabbed in prison, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed on Monday. Ezequiel Romo, 47, was stabbed multiple times by three fellow inmates at Centinela State Prison in Imperial County Sunday evening. He was the former leader of a Los Angeles street gang who made Read More >

During a congressional hearing, Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Trump rally

Washington D.C. – The latest whistle blower allegations that Secret Service officials refused to provide Donald Trump with additional security in the two years prior to last weekend’s assassination, should not be a surprise to Law Officer readers. For months, we have been telling you about the lapses within the Secret Service including President Biden’s Read More >

I met with two great law enforcement leaders the day I started this article. Encounters like that remind you what is possible. You can’t leave some of these earnest discussions without a surge of optimism about the future.  In my experience, I have about twenty of the great law enforcement professionals that I personally know, Read More >

Tactical pants have evolved from specialized military gear to essential attire for a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and camping to law enforcement and security roles. Choosing the right pair involves considering several key factors to ensure they meet your specific needs for comfort, durability, and functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or Read More >