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Texas Deputy Dies After Crashing Into Concrete Barrier
Wise County Sheriff's Deputy Lex Love, 26, was responding to the scene of a nearby crash at about 8:02 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 on County Road 4421 when he crashed into a concrete barrier.
October 3, 2024
Deputy Lex Love of the Wise County (Texas) Sheriff's Office was killed Wednesday night in a single vehicle, on-duty accident.
Command
Mayor Fires West Palm Beach Police Chief
"I'm committed to ensuring that the West Palm Beach Police Department adheres to the highest standards," Mayor Keith James said. "In my opinion, those standards simply were not being met."
October 2, 2024
Special Units
How the AKC Detection Dog Task Force is making sure the U.S. has a ready supply of explosive detection K9s.
How the AKC Detection Dog Task Force is making sure the U.S. has a ready supply of explosive detection K9s.
October 2, 2024
Agencies seek floppy-eared sporting dogs for bomb detection work for their high drive and excellent temperament.
Command
Seattle Police Officials Want to Disband Mounted Unit
Eliminating the mounted unit will save the department an estimated $230,000 next year and $237,000 in 2026, interim Seattle police Chief Sue Rahr said.
October 2, 2024
Special Units
Arson dogs help increase conviction rates for the difficult-to-detect crime of arson.
Arson dogs help increase conviction rates for the difficult-to-detect crime of arson.
October 2, 2024
ROTC is certified as an ignitable liquid detection K9 through the Maine State Police at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Special Units
Washington: Spokane County First to Add K9s Trained to Detect Fentanyl
One K-9 unit will join the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, while another is heading to the Airway Heights Police Department
October 2, 2024
Special Units
Ohio: Agency Adds Drug Dog Not Trained to Detect Marijuana
Achilles, a new K9 officer with the Norton Police Department, is among the first in Summit County not trained to detect marijuana
October 2, 2024
Special Units
Broko's law mandates up to $25,000 in restitution for harming or killing an on-duty police dog.
Broko's law mandates up to $25,000 in restitution for harming or killing an on-duty police dog.
October 2, 2024
With Broko’s Law, anyone who hurts or kills an on-duty police dog will be charged with a Class D felony and must pay restitution.
Patrol
New California Law Allows Officers to Ticket Driverless Vehicles
Autonomous vehicle companies, such as Waymo and Cruise, will be required to report all citations and tickets to the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 72 hours.
October 2, 2024
Special Units
Erwin Police Department shared the loss of K9 Scotty's death on social media after he was reported missing on Friday
Erwin Police Department shared the loss of K9 Scotty's death on social media after he was reported missing on Friday
October 2, 2024
Police K9 went missing during the storm and was later found dead, authorities say.
Patrol
South Carolina Officers Rescue Man from Burning Car
Staff Sgt. Brian Kaase of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Azahel Young of the Bluffton Police Department were honored last week for their life-saving actions.
October 2, 2024
Staff Sgt. Brian Kaase of the Beaufort County (South Carolina) Sheriff’s Office and Officer Azahel Young of the Bluffton Police Department rescue a man from a burning sedan.
Point of Law
Federal Prosecutors File New Indictment Against Former Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor Case
In August, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson declared that the actions of Taylor’s boyfriend were the legal cause of her death, not a bad warrant.
October 2, 2024
Training
New California Law Mandates Parental Notification Before School Shooting Drills, Prohibits Simulated Gunfire
In addition to prohibiting the use of simulated gunfire, the law mandates a standardized week-of-parental notification that an event is to take place and day-of parental notification after the event has taken place.
October 1, 2024
Patrol
Texas Deputy Constable Killed in On-Duty Vehicle Accident
Investigators say the driver "admitted to being distracted while looking at his phone and driving." He was also suspected of driving while under the influence.
October 1, 2024
Cameron County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia was killed Monday while helping Texas troopers at a crash scene.
Patrol
Minnesota Officers Rescue Teen Trapped in SUV Accelerating Out of Control
Sam Dutcher’s car sped through busy intersections and small towns in western Minnesota and he was sure he was going to die.
October 1, 2024
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper inspects the damage from the Honda SUV running into the back of Trooper Zach Gruver's Charger.
Technology
How Fleet Management Technology Can Help Control Costs and Improve Public Perception
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Government fleet organizations are under a public microscope when it comes to budget and expenses. A fleet management solution can help prepare and prevent unplanned vehicle expenses and keep your constituents at bay.
October 1, 2024
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Special Units
Tennessee K-9 Drowns in Hurricane Helene Flooding
The Erwin Police Department in eastern Tennessee said K-9 Scotty went missing on Friday in the Bumpass Cove area of Unicoi County.
September 30, 2024
Erwin (Tennessee) Police K-9 Scotty with his handler. Scotty was killed Friday in a Hurricane Helene flash flood.
Patrol
Michigan Officers Critically Injured in Crash
The crash occurred in an intersection and involved a Dodge Durango and police patrol vehicle. Two men in the Durango were killed.
September 30, 2024
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