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Wisconsin man steals police cruiser, injures four officers during pursuit

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• A 26-year-old Wisconsin man led Wauwatosa police on multiple pursuits, stole an unoccupied police cruiser and injured four officers,...

Tacoma interim police chief confirmed as permanent chief

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• Tacoma’s interim police chief, Patti Jackson, was unanimously confirmed by the Tacoma City Council as the permanent police chief.•...

Federal border czar announces withdrawal of 700 immigration officers from Minnesota

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• White House border czar Tom Homan announced the immediate withdrawal of about 700 federal immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota.•...

LAPD says it will not enforce California ban on masked federal law enforcement officers

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Los Angeles Police Department said it will not enforce a California law banning federal law-enforcement officers from wearing...

Chicago mayor signs order directing CPD to investigate alleged federal immigration agent misconduct

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing the Chicago Police Department to document and investigate alleged misconduct...

LAPD homicide clearance rate climbs to nearly 70% in 2025

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Los Angeles Police Department reported its homicide clearance rate increased to nearly 70% in 2025.• Of 230 homicides...

NYPD sergeant testifies cooler throw was meant to protect officers in fatal Bronx incident

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• An NYPD sergeant charged in the death of a man struck by a thrown cooler testified during his criminal...

Teen Fleeing Georgia Lt. at 115 + MPH Crashes After Rollover, Dash Cam Shows

The Briefing• A 17-year-old suspect led Troup County deputies on a high-speed pursuit exceeding 115 mph before crashing during a rollover, authorities said.• The...

Fresno to Pay $1.7 Million to Settle Wrongful Termination Lawsuit by Former Police Sergeant

The Briefing• The City of Fresno agreed to pay $1.7 million to resolve a wrongful termination and harassment lawsuit brought by a former Fresno...

Body-Worn Camera Footage Shows Man With Hatchet Setting Home Ablaze During Eviction in Washington

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• A man set his home on fire during a court-ordered eviction attempt by Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies near Lacey,...

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