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Ala. District to Arm Teachers, Staff

May 28, 2013

Despite Gov. Robert Bentley's vetoing a local bill to arm teachers and staff in Franklin County Schools (FCS), the Alabama state legislature passed the legislation last week.

Video: N.M. Trooper, Bystanders Save Girl

May 17, 2013

A New Mexico State Police trooper and several bystanders lifted an overturned vehicle and pulled an 8-year-old girl to safety at an accident scene.

Texas Town Allows Concealed Carry for City Employees

May 17, 2013

The Aransas Pass (Texas) Police Department and city manager have begun crafting a policy allowing city employees to carry concealed weapons to protect themselves from an active shooter.

Mother Rams Vehicle of Daughter's Kidnapper

May 16, 2013

A determined and courageous mother chased the man who abducted her little girl across Albuquerque Wednesday evening before crashing into his car and launching a massive police search.

Video: Ga. Man Rescues Cop Trapped In Wreck

April 11, 2013

A Fulton County (Ga.) Police officer was pulled out of a wrecked cruiser by a citizen who witnessed a drunk driver strike the cruiser head on and trap the officer.

Ga. Man Rescues Cop Trapped In Wreck

April 11, 2013

A Fulton County (Ga.) Police officer was pulled out of a wrecked cruiser by a citizen who witnessed a drunk driver hit the cruiser head on and trap the officer. Read the full story here.

15 People Stabbed at Houston-Area Campus

April 9, 2013

A community college student stabbed 15 people Tuesday morning at a Houston-area vocational school before Harris County Sheriff's deputies took him into custody.

Video: Bystanders Help Ohio Cop Break Up Fight

March 25, 2013

A casino patron and municipal bus driver helped a Cleveland Police officer subdue three teens during a physical confrontation earlier this month in downtown's Public Square.

Video: Iowa Cop Pulls Teen from Burning Car

March 12, 2013

An Urbandale (Iowa) Police officer and police intern pulled an unconscious teen from his burning vehicle Sunday evening, likely saving the 18-year-old's life.

Citizens Help Calif. Cop After Gang Member's Gun Grab

March 11, 2013

Joseph Locaso spotted the officer struggling with Phyrun Dok, 28, in the parking lot of Albierto's Restaurant. When Locaso saw Dok grab the officer's gun, he jumped on him and pulled his arm off the gun.

Cab Driver Aided Wounded Riverside Officer

February 20, 2013

Riverside Police credit cab driver Karam Kaoud with saving the life of Officer Andrew Tachias, who was critically wounded by Chris Dorner in an early morning shooting.

Steven Seagal Helps Train Ariz. Posse for School Shooters

February 11, 2013

Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio and actor Steven Seagal teamed up Saturday to provide active-shooter response training to the civilian posse that has begun guarding Phoenix-area schools.

Sheriff Joe's Armed 'Posse' to Patrol Schools

January 9, 2013

The Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Office has launched an initiative where nearly 500 armed volunteers will patrol the areas around 59 schools in unincorporated areas and communities served by the department.

Video: Seat-belt Activist Tries To Pull Over Mich. Cop

December 3, 2012

A Michigan seat-belt activist who attempted to pull over a Detroit Police officer is now facing a reckless driving charge. In the video, the officer can be seen smiling as McClain yells at him to pull over.

Seat-belt Activist Tries To Pull Over Mich. Cop

December 3, 2012

A Michigan man attempts to pull over a Detroit Police officer for not wearing his seatbelt. Read the full story here.

Video: Seattle Cops Allow 'Mutual Combat'

November 12, 2012

A Seattle Police sergeant defended the actions of officers who allowed two men to fight on a city street late Friday under a little-known law allowing "mutual combat."

Insurer Stymies Ariz. Sheriff's Armed Border Posse

October 31, 2012

An armed volunteer posse set up by Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu to scan the desert for violent drug smugglers is running into serious bureaucratic opposition that might thwart the controversial operation.

Video: Homeless Ex-Crip Helps Dallas Cop

October 25, 2012

A homeless former Crip gang leader helped a Dallas Police officer who was being assaulted, garnering praise from the agency.

Homeless Ex-Crip Helps Officer

October 25, 2012

Charles Alexander, a homeless former Crip gang member, is being hailed for intervening to stop an assault on a Dallas Police officer. Read the full story here.

Video: Vigilante Stops Subway Fight with Samurai Sword

October 23, 2012

A man wielding a full-length samurai sword broke up a fight on a Phoenix light rail train last week, when he drew the weapon and advanced toward the attackers.

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