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Police chief fired over mismanagement in Texas school shooting case

But lawyers for Arredondo called him "a courageous officer" and his firing an unconstitutional public lynching

US: Police officers in Arkansas suspended for use of force during arrest

Three law enforcement officers in the US state of Arkansas have been removed from duty and currently are under probe after a video went viral showing the officers punching a suspect during an arrest

US Capitol police anticipates violence in wake of Court's abortion ruling

Police in the nation's capital are bringing in additional officers and mobilising in anticipation of growing protests outside the US Supreme Court

Many people shot at in Washington DC, less than 2 miles from White House

Multiple people, including a police officer, were shot at a music event on U Street Northwest in Washington, DC, at a location that is just less than 2 miles from the White House, local media reported

1 dead and two injured in Alabama church shooting, suspect arrested: Police

A shooting at a church in a suburb of one of Alabama's major cities has left one person dead and two others wounded, police said, adding a suspect was quickly taken into custody

Police chief had no radio during Texas school shooting, says Senator

The agency investigating the mass shooting at elementary school in Uvalde has determined the commander facing criticism for the slow police response was not carrying a radio as the massacre unfolded

Police waited 48 minutes in school before pursuing Texas shooter

Students trapped inside a classroom with a gunman repeatedly called 911 during this week's attack on a Texas elementary school as nearly 20 officers waited in the hallway for more than 45 minutes

Biden to sign policing order on George Floyd death anniversary: Report

US President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing on Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, a report said

Minnesota State Patrol purged emails and texts after Floyd protests

The Minnesota State Patrol purged messages immediately after protests over the death of George Floyd last year, according to testimony in a lawsuit that alleges the agency targeted journalists

Yogi Adityanath govt transfers 10 IPS officers in UP attached to police HQ

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has transferred 10 senior IPS officers, who were attached to the police headquarters in Lucknow

Police shoots, kills teenage girl in Columbus, US: Report

Police shot and killed a teenage girl Tuesday afternoon in Columbus just as the verdict was being announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd

US Capitol complex on lockdown after reports motorist rams officers

All roads leading to the complex were blocked by police or police officers.

Key players in trial of ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death

Opening statements are set for Monday in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death.

US Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay amid threats

Police want to keep the fence indefinitely. In her letter, Pittman said she would ask for a drawdown of the deployment "based on the threat environment and physical and operational security capability

US police warn of 'plot to breach' Capitol on March 4, security heightened

The United States officials on Wednesday (local time) alerted lawmakers about a potential threat to the Capitol on March 4 and have heightened security as a precaution

Democrats reintroduce police reform bill named in honour of George Floyd

The bill titled the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 has provisions to overhaul qualified immunity for law enforcement, prohibitions on racial profiling on the part of law enforcement

US Capitol attack: Dozens charged in riots spewed extremist rhetoric

Right-wing extremists, blessed by Donald Trump, were unleashed last month, and their menacing presence has reignited the debate over domestic extremism

Trump orders flags to fly at half-mast to honour officers who died in riots

Trump is ordering the US flag to be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect for two US Capitol Police officers who have died since violent protests at the Capitol, and all members of law enforcement

US lawmakers to investigate police after Capitol breach by pro-Trump mob

Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how Capitol police handled Wednesday's violent breach at the Capitol, questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed the mob to occupy the building

US Capitol complex secure as armed police ends violent occupation

Officials have declared the U.S. Capitol complex secure after heavily armed police moved to end a nearly four-hour violent occupation by supporters of President Donald Trump