Nine Former Officers Sentenced for Protecting Drug Dealers

Nine former law enforcement officers and four civilians are going to jail after a widespread police corruption case in the Atlanta area. U.S. Attorney Sally Yates spoke with WSBTV about their sentencing. Read More Here.

August 6, 2014

Nine former law enforcement officers and four civilians are going to jail after a widespread police corruption case in the Atlanta area. U.S. Attorney Sally Yates spoke with WSBTV about their sentencing. Read More Here.

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South Carolina Sheriff’s K-9 Dies After Training Session

Deputy Saunders rushed Sam to the vet as soon as soon he noticed the dog was in distress after the training, the sheriff’s department said.

Lexington County Sheriff's K-9 Sam died this week after apparently overheating during training.

Maryland Agency Receives Donation of K-9 Body Armor

All the vests were sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, Illinois, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.”

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Charges Filed Against Suspects Accused of Attacking Police, Police Animals During Los Angeles Immigration Riots

Suspects were charged with assaulting an officer with a flagpole, obstructing officers, and resisting arrest. Two other suspects have been charged with assaulting Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department horses.

North Carolina Officers Seize High-End Vehicles in Street Racing Operation

Three of the vehicles are “connected to national groups known for illegal street racing activity,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.

Five high-end vehicles were seized during the operation, including two Lamborghinis.

North Carolina Detention Officer Shot and Killed by Inmate

The inmate grabbed one of the officers’ guns and fatally shot Detention Officer Francisco Flattes. Detention Officer George Fienauer was also injured in the attack.

Cherokee County, North Carolina, detention officer Francisco Flattes was killed Monday while transporting an inmate for medical care.

Florida Officers Rescue “Distraught” Woman Who Climbed Over Bridge Rail

The woman was clinging to the bridge’s beams as patrol officers, the JSO Marine Unit, the JSO SWAT team, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue worked to save her life.

The 'distraught' woman was rescued by multiple units from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. JSO SWAT rigged ropes and pulled back on top of the bridge.

California State Legislators Want to Ban Officers from Wearing Masks to Conceal Identity

SB 627, “The No Secret Police Act,” also requires officers to be identifiable via their uniform, whether with name or other identifier, according to California state Senator Scott Wiener’s office.

Launching Police Drone Programs

Launching a law enforcement drone program is more than simply buying a drone; there are Federal Aviation Administration regulations, officers need training, and it takes planning.

Experts explain what it takes for a police department to launch a drone program and share their agencies’ experiences getting started.

Albuquerque K-9 Killed in SWAT Operation

K-9 Rebel was assisting the SWAT team “as they attempted to arrest an armed suspect,” police said. He was fatally shot during the incident.

Albuquerque Police K-9 Rebel was killed Thursday while he and his handler were assisting SWAT.

Florida Officers Chase Down Unmanned Boat, Board, and Stop It

Police say the boat’s operator told him that a larger vessel cut in front of him and caused a wake that threw him out of the his boat. He was not using his boat’s emergency engine cut-off switch.

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St. Louis Officer Seriously Injured in Patrol Vehicle Crash

Police say the officer, whose identity was not released, is part of the department's anti-crime task force. He was responding with lights and sirens to assist fellow officers with a felony arrest involving suspects inside a stolen vehicle.

Tennessee K-9 Seriously Injured in Patrol Vehicle Crash

The department said in a release that Officer Reese Harper and his K-9 partner Aksel were responding to a “shooting in progress” call when the crash occurred.

K-9 Aksel is surrounded by concerned Mt. Juliet (Tennessee) Police officers and his handler Officer Reese Harper at the animal hospital.

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