Trump claims crime rates are soaring. The numbers indicate otherwise.
The presumptive Republican nominee frequently paints a picture of ever-increasing crime under Democrats. But figures from police departments and the FBI suggest differently.
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Lego asks California police department to stop using its minifigure heads on suspect mugshots
A Southern California police department has been handcuffed by Lego after the toy company asked the agency to stop adding Lego heads to cover the faces of suspects in images it shares on social media.... -
2 women shot at day care in Virginia with 70 kids inside
Two women were shot inside a KinderCare day care center in Springfield, Virginia, on Wednesday. Potentially saving lives, one of the victims refused to let the shooter enter, authorities say. -
Jamaica pulls U.S. boys from troubled teen school after allegations they were abused
Seven American boys are being held in the custody of Jamaican child welfare authorities, more than six weeks after they were pulled from a school for troubled teens because of abuse allegations.... -
Robotic police dog shot multiple times, credited with averting potential bloodshed
A Massachusetts State Police robot dog was shot during a standoff on Cape Cod this month, officials said, calling it an example of how the technology can make police work safer in dangerous situations...