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Jacksonville Deputies Rescue Pets Affected by Irma

September 14, 2017
The Jacksonville (FL) Police Department has been busy rescuing people affected by Hurricane Irma, as well as people's pets.

2 Florida Looters Arrested for Stealing Power Pole

September 14, 2017
Two men were arrested Wednesday after an officer found a utility pole strapped to the top of a vehicle in Jacksonville, FL, days after Hurricane Irma spawned severe flooding in the city.

4 Florida Officers Shot, 1 Killed

August 19, 2017
One police officer was killed and three wounded in nighttime shootings in two Florida cities where the officers were responding to suspected drug activity and reports of a suicide attempt, police said Saturday.

FL K-9 Officer Shot in Face, Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Pursuit

July 26, 2017
A veteran Jacksonville, FL, K-9 officer is in stable condition after he was shot in the face during the Tuesday afternoon pursuit of a bank robbery suspect. The suspect was killed in a shootout with the wounded officer and a detective.

FL Officer Buys New Tires for Man With Broken Bike

July 6, 2017
Officer Hightower went to the store and bought two new mountain bike tires for the man so he could safely ride his bicycle.

FL SWAT Team Rescues Hostages, Ends Bank Standoff

December 1, 2016
A bank robbery suspect who took hostages Thursday morning inside a Community First Credit Union in Jacksonville, FL, is in custody and the 11 hostages were freed safely thanks to the SWAT team, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

FL Officer Injured During Hurricane Loses Leg to Flesh-Eating Bacteria

October 26, 2016
A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office police officer lost his leg after an injury that he suffered while responding to a call during Hurricane Matthew.

Filmmaker Examines 'Officer Involved' Shootings

March 21, 2016
Filmmaker Patrick Shaver spent the last two years traveling the country to talk with officers who have been involved in on-the-job shootings, to find out their struggles and how they cope for a documentary.

Off-Duty Jacksonville Detective Shot, Critically Wounded Making Traffic Stop

March 9, 2016
An off-duty Jacksonville, FL, sheriff's detective was taking his son to school when he was shot and critically wounded during an impromptu traffic stop, police said Wednesday.

Jacksonville Officer Seriously Injured in "Shop with a Cop" Motorcycle Crash

December 21, 2015
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (which handles law enforcement in Jacksonville), two drivers stopped for Harris, obscuring the view of the driver in the outside lane, who struck Harris.

Steelers' Quarterback Announces K-9 Grant for Florida Sheriff

October 3, 2014
Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger announced the third grant of the 2014-15 season from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund. The Foundation will be distributing a grant to the Jacksonville (Fla.) Sheriff's Office to help purchase a new K-9.

Florida Officer Shot During Traffic Stop

April 24, 2014
As Benson exited his vehicle, police say Goins pointed a gun out of the driver's side window and shot Benson in the arm. Benson was able to take cover and return fire.

What It's Like to Be Shot

September 17, 2013

Perhaps the most significant factor in an officer's ability to recover from a shooting incident is the level of support offered to him by his department. Departments that provide post-shooting support and advocate for their officers in the media and with health care providers are more likely to benefit from their actions in the long run.

GM To Offer 'Limited' Police Chevy Impala In 2014

December 3, 2012
The automaker's law enforcement vehicles manager told POLICE its front-wheel drive patrol car will be offered exclusively to fleets, including law enforcement, in 2014 under the nameplate Impala Limited.

Fla. Cop Quits After Obama Assassination Talk

November 23, 2012
Sam Koivisto, now a former Jacksonville police officer, told investigators he did comment he'd volunteer to kill President Barack Obama. He told them he was frustrated with the Nov. 6 election and the threat was all talk.

SHOT Show 2011: Safariland Inducts Officers Into Saves Club

January 19, 2011
Safariland Saves Club Liaison Ed Hinchey said membership in the club was "extremely exclusive." Safariland inducts officers into the Saves Club only after a Safariland body armor product protects them from death or serious injury.

Six LEOs Honored With Medal of Valor

September 23, 2010
Including fire and EMS recipients, 14 public safety personnel received the award.

Shots Fired: Jacksonville, Florida 01/26/2008

April 29, 2010

The two men continued a rapid fire exchange of rounds, the suspect standing atop the embankment and Reston struggling to move uphill toward him.

SHOT Show 2010: Safariland Honors Officers Involved In Shootings

January 21, 2010
Three officers who engaged armed suspects appeared at Safariland's booth at the SHOT Show today to tell the harrowing stories of experiences that resulted in their survival because they wore the company's body armor.
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