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Women in Law Enforcement: Arizona's Sergeant Amy Chamberlain

“When my investigation skills and thorough approach result in a successful prosecution and incarceration of criminals, I felt a great sense of achievement because it brought a sense of justice and closure for the victims and their families.”

December 10, 2024

Women Of Le Chamberlain

Law Enforcement Breaks Up Florida Gang’s Check Fraud Ring

At least 20 conspirators are believed to have worked from July 2021 to November 2023 defrauding banks, credit unions and businesses throughout central Florida.

November 20, 2024

Operation Spin Cycle involved personnel from multiple agencies and took down multiple suspected Trap Boys members accused of committing large amounts of check fraud.

Officer Dies from Medical Event While Driving to Testify in Murder Trial

An off-duty Gretna police officer spotted the vehicle and stopped to check on the driver. The officer called for emergency services and New Orleans police after realizing that the sergeant was in distress.

November 15, 2024

Sgt. Peter Foltz of the Kenner (Louisiana) Police Department died Wednesday after suffering a medical crisis. He was driving to court to testify in a murder trial at the time.

New Jersey Detective Fatally Shot During Home Invasion

Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, was fatally shot after “several subjects kicked in a front door” at her home, the Bridgeton Police Department said

October 16, 2024

Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley of the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was murdered in her home Tuesday night during a home invasion.

Chinese Hackers Compromise Law Enforcement Wiretap Network

A group of hackers gained access to U.S. wiretap systems and likely have had access for several months or longer. The systems, mandated under a 30-year-old federal law, were part of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

October 8, 2024

SWAT Deploys ARV at Nudist Resort, Police Nab Murder Suspect

A California sheriff’s office SWAT team heavily damaged a home at a nudist resort while breaching it with an armored rescue vehicle Thursday. Police arrested a murder suspect, but the search for the suspected victims has been delayed due to the damage.

August 30, 2024

California Undercover Officer Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspects Arrested

When the undercover officer arrived at the planned location, a parking lot, to exchange an undisclosed amount of money for the counterfeit pills, the two suspects each pointed a handgun at him and robbed him.

August 29, 2024

Texas Police Battling Wave of Copper Theft

"There’s been an increase in copper thefts and the criminals committing these crimes are doing it right before your eyes," said Lt. Pedro Barineau.

August 26, 2024

Texas officers are dealing with organized and brazen copper wire thieves.

Georgia Deputy Dies in Hospital Days After Shooting

Investigator Taylor Bristow, 30, was shot in the head Tuesday while serving a warrant in Carrolton, Georgia.

August 26, 2024

Investigator Taylor Bristow's police vehicle has been set up as a memorial outside the headquarters of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

5 People Face Drug-Related Charges Over Death of “Friends” Actor Matthew Perry

The Department of Justice said in a press conference Thursday morning that an investigation revealed a “broad underground criminal network,” including Perry’s assistant and doctors, who “took advantage” of the actor by selling him ketamine.

August 15, 2024

My Technology Can … Help You Easily Move from Response to Investigation

Genetec solutions help real-time crime centers respond quickly and proactively to keep cities safe.

August 9, 2024

Genetec’s Clearance digital evidence management system allows closer collaboration between departments and external stakeholders.

Former Philadelphia Officer Sentenced to at Least 8 Years in Killing of 12-Year-Old

Former Philadelphia officer Edsaul Mendoza pleaded guilty back in April 2024 to murder in the death of 12-year-old Thomas ‘TJ’ Siderio in South Philadelphia.

July 25, 2024

New Jersey Detective Shot Serving Search Warrant

Perth Amboy detectives were in Rahway attempting to execute an arrest warrant for a suspect in an aggravated assault incident that occurred on July 23.

July 25, 2024

Nashville Police Release Video of Shootout with Murder Suspect

Metro Police said Williams was getting out of the car from the passenger seat side and opened fire at Detective Carlos Diaz.

July 16, 2024

Metro Nashville Police Detective Carlos Diaz and murder suspect Miqueal Williams exchange fire in an apartment parking lot. The detective suffered a leg wound.

Second Suspect Charged with Capital Murder Over Killing of Texas Deputy

A witness told police it sounded like there were two different guns, prosecutors said in probable cause court. Investigators discovered 41 shell casings at the scene from two different types of guns.

July 15, 2024

Harris County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Wednesday night while searching for a suspect who assaulted an employee at a Houston Little Caesars. Two men have been charged over the murder.

Texas Detective Ambushed and Killed During Search for Assault Suspect

Deputy Fernando Esqueda, a detective with the Sheriff’s Office, was working a looting suppression detail in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl when he and his team responded to an assault at a Houston Little Caesars restaurant.

July 11, 2024

Harris County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Wednesday night while searching for a suspect who assaulted an employee at a Houston Little Caesars.

Multi-Agency Operation Recovers 200 Critically Missing Children

Federal, state and local agencies in seven federal judicial districts and locations across the United States along with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children participated in recovering the children.

July 10, 2024

Oregon Police Recover $200K of Lego Kits Reportedly Stolen from Retailers

Individuals had allegedly "stole[n] hundreds of dollars’ worth of Legos and then immediately went to the store to exchange the stolen items for cash most often at a fraction of their actual retail value," according to law enforcement.

July 10, 2024

Drone image of the reportedly stolen Lego kits Springfield, Oregon, investigators recovered at a Eugene retailer.

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