Santa Barbara Detectives Make Multiple Arrests After Fatal Overdose
07/02/2026 12:11 amDetectives with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office have arrested three suspects on felony narcotics charges following an investigation into ...
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Sheriff's Narcotics Detectives Arrest Three Following Fatal Overdose...
07/01/2026 11:27 pm– The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has arrested three suspects on felony narcotics charges following an intensive investigation into the ...
Dylan Monson Killed in Goleta Motorcycle Crash on US 101 - Pacific...
07/01/2026 02:08 pmThe Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Bureau has identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Goleta on Monday ...
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Milwaukee Police Shoot Suspect Armed With AR-Style Pistol
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Corrections News
- [2 inmates die, third on life support within span of 4 days at Texas jail]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-22
- [Ohio governor wants to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-16
- [Maine corrections officer detained by ICE]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-16
- [2 N.Y. corrections officers injured in stabbing with weapon made from tablet]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-15
- [Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, reads crime novels behind bars, sheriff says]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-15
- [Attorney sues correction officers union over Rikers drug-smuggling claims]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-12
- [More than 100 N.M. jail officers call for warden’s removal at county meeting]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-12
- [4 inmates who were part of New Orleans jail escape returned to facility]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-10
- [N.C. jail escapees captured 260 miles from detention center 6 days after breakout]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-09
- [Fired Ore. prison administrator files $7M lawsuit, claiming retaliation]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-08
- [Mich. DOC, corrections union clash over pay increases at 5 Upper Peninsula prisons]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-07
- [Conn. inmate charged in attack that injured 6 corrections officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-06
- [Video shows 2 N.C. inmates run down jail hallway before escape]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-05
- [6 Conn. corrections officers assaulted by inmate after discovery of contraband in cell]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-02
- [Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-02
- [Video shows violent N.Y. prison assault that injured counselor, CO]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-01
- [Mass. corrections officer dies after medical emergency at prison post]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-01
- [Sheriff: 4 Ala. inmates used fake medical emergency to escape custody]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-06-01
- [N.Y. ends ‘Death Gamble’ risk for retirement-eligible correction officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-28
- [Inmate attacks corrections officer with his own TASER at N.M. jail, feds say]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-28
- [How shining your boots could save a life]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-12-02
- [Bringing hope to corrections personnel and inmates]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Exploring the impact of research and data on corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Why corrections facilities should recruit from military networks]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-07
- [Enhancing Department of Corrections investigative units with AI-powered OSINT]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-06
- [Risk need assessments: Public safety depends on it]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-03
- [Reasons why you should and should not apologize to an inmate]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-29
- [Invisible shackles: Addressing the mental wellness crisis among correctional officers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-28
- [Inmate ingenuity: Escapes and attempted escapes]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-20
- [The transformative power of meditation for first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-19
- [From fear to trust: How correctional facilities and ombudsmen can team up]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [Book excerpt: How to Succeed in Corrections: Lessons Learned While Working in a Prison]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [The basics: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs in jails]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Electronic monitoring in residential reentry centers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Wellness principles for first responders: Applying extreme ownership]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-18
- [Enhancing correctional facility safety: Best practices for temporary holding compatibility and PREA compliance]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-15
- [Opioid settlement funding update: The impact on first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-08
- [Poll call: First responders lack the funds to purchase equipment and technology]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-06
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National Police News
- [A different type of teen takeover]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-01
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- [What fentanyl’s WMD classification means for field detection and response protocols]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-24
- [Not just for the range anymore]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-23
- [NLEOMF announces May 2026 Officer of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-22
- [Frankpledge to forensics: A brief history of law enforcement]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-21
- [Frankpledge to forensics]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-21
- [Supporting your peer support team]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-20
- [The impact of the Graham v. Connor decision]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-19
- [Coffee shop intel]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-18
- [Developing and enhancing assertiveness]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-17
- [Mexican cartels recruit like industry titans on both sides of the border — and it’s working]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-16
- [Down to divorce]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-15
- [Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-14
- [The virtual beat]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-13
- [Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-12
- [Training with an AI partner?]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-11
- [Curbing teen takeovers]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-10
- [2026 Top Cops]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-09
- [National Police Week 2026]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-08
- [MN Supreme Court Denies Chauvin’s Request for Public Defender Representation During Appeal]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Michigan Trooper and Suspect Shot at Traffic Stop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Ohio Sergeant Shot Serving Arrest Warrant]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [NYPD Recruiters Focusing on LGBTQ Community]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [VA Officer Saves Partner from Careening Car]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Carfax for Police Donates $25,000 to Coffee with a Cop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Your Department’s Success Depends on the Wellness of Its People]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Chicago Mayor Blasts State’s Attorney Over Refusal to Charge Gunfight Suspects]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Las Vegas Captain Named New Maui Chief]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Minneapolis Mayor, Chief Secure Funding for Officer and Community Mental Health Programs]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [DEA Agent Killed in Amtrak Shootout Remembered for Leadership]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Miami Chief Tries to Make Peace with City Commission]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [American Police Agencies Losing Diversity]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [ATF Agent Seriously Wounded in Nashville Shootout, Suspect Killed]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Shooting at TX High School Injures 4, Suspect in Custody]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [First Look: Titanium Tough]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Understanding Fourth Amendment Seizure]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Supreme Court Allows Suit Against Maine Officers to Go Forward]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [NYPD Announces Open Enrollment for Police Officer Exam]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [Radical Group Adds “Defund the Police” Message to Memphis Billboards]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [‘The man died a hero’: Pa. trooper killed by tractor-trailer during commercial vehicle inspection]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-01
- [Behavioral health advisors and the future of crisis negotiations]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-26
- [The job isn’t what it used to be. That’s the point]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-24
- [When ‘rifle-rated’ isn’t enough]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-22
- [2 Fla. highway patrol officers fired, accused of claiming pay for off-duty shifts they didn’t work]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-22
- [BWC shows fatal OIS of dog who approached LAPD officer during wellness check]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-22
- [BWC video shows arrest of 19-year-old convicted of murdering athletic rival at track meet]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-22
- [Okla. sheriff files lawsuit over inmate transport responsibility]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-21
- [Colo. police produce true crime podcast in hopes of uncovering new leads]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-19
- [Md. officer shot in head during foot pursuit released from hospital]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-18
- [BLTN Launches Summaries, Adding Targeted Briefings to Its Intelligence Application]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-18
- [Bodycam video shows 2021 fatal shooting of Chicago PD officer]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-18
- [Texas trooper killed in crash with tractor-trailer]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-18
- [More than 10,000 NYPD cops deployed to protect Knicks ticker-tape parade]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-18
- [Belfast’s public order model offers lessons for police leaders]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-18
- [Texas Rangers double cold case unit to expand support statewide]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-17
- [N.Y. bill would require 3-D printers to be sold with tech to prevent them from printing guns]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-17
- [Video: Suspect pins Nev. trooper to fire truck before OIS]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-17
- [Multiple Calif. officers placed on leave amid new probe into ‘horseplay’ incident that left officer wounded]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-16
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