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Louisiana Motor Sergeant Dies from Injuries Suffered in June “Intentional” Crash

A motor officer, Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was on his way to participate in a funeral escort when he was struck by another vehicle.

August 11, 2025

Sgt. Caleb Eisworth of the Baton Rouge Police Department died Sunday from injuries he suffered in June.

Tennessee Officers Say Man Tried to Detonate IED During Arrest

Inside the bedroom officers found what they believed to be an IED. The officers evacuated the house and called for the Chattanooga Police Bomb Squad and ATF agents.

August 4, 2025

Officers and deputies found these suspected IEDs inside the home of a man wanted for threatening police and public officials.

Florida School Officer Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency

Sergeant Greg Graff was “preparing school leaders for the upcoming year during a safety training program at Clearwater High School,” the school district said.

July 31, 2025

Sgt. Greg Graff served with the Pinellas County School District for seven years.

Grenade is Missing from Explosion That Killed 3 LASD Deputies

ATF Special Agent in Charge Kenny Cooper said definitively that only one grenade detonated at the facility on July 18.

July 28, 2025

ATF Special Agent in Charge Kenny Cooper speaks during the press conference.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Names Deputies Lost in Friday Explosion

LASD said Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn who were all assigned to Special Enforcement Bureau’s Arson Explosives Detail were killed in the incident.

July 21, 2025

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Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Victim from Overturned Boat in Chesapeake Bay

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 crew, the MSP helicopter based in California, Maryland, were monitoring the county dispatch radio, overheard the dispatch, and self-launched.

July 21, 2025

A Maryland State Police helicopter deliver a victim from a boating accident to a waiting ambulance.

3 Los Angeles County Deputies Killed in Explosion Friday Morning

At press time the names of the deputies had not been released. Sheriff Robert Luna said one had served for 19 years, another for 22 years, and another for 33 years.

July 18, 2025

Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Fired After K-9 Dies in Hot Patrol Vehicle

The vehicle’s air conditioning failed because of a malfunctioning compressor and its heat alarm did not function, according to the sheriff’s office.

July 16, 2025

Dade County, Georgia, Sheriff's K-9 overheated in a parked patrol vehicle and died.

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.

July 11, 2025

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.”

July 11, 2025

Howard County Police K-9.

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.

July 2, 2025

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.

July 1, 2025

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.

July 1, 2025

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.

June 24, 2025

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.

Louisiana K-9 Finds Discarded Gun Used to Shoot at Officers

K-9 Max and his handler Officer Zach Colgan found the weapon in heavy growth June 17 (2025) a day after the suspect reportedly shot at officers.

June 20, 2025

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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.

June 17, 2025

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.

May 30, 2025

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.

May 29, 2025

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

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