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Radio Timeline Released of Charlotte Shootout That Killed 4 Officers
Two hours of police dispatches describe when the shootout in east Charlotte started, how officers responded, their frantic calls to close miles of roads to rush the wounded to local hospitals and a surprise about who was in the house.
May 14, 2024
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DHS Warns Ohio Company Sold Counterfeit Ballistic Plates
The plates were purchased from ShotStop Ballistics LLC in Stow, Ohio. According to court documents, ShotSpot Ballistics LLC just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 4, citing $642,200 owed to debtors.
May 13, 2024
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Video: NYPD Officers Save Distraught Woman from High-Rise Building's Ledge
The incident occurred on May 1 in Midtown Manhattan, and was captured by an Emergency Services Unit (ESU) detective’s body camera.
May 7, 2024
NYPD ESU officers rescue a distraught woman from a high-rise ledge.
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New Jersey Trooper Dies During Training
"We're waiting [for] the results of the autopsy. He was in tremendous physical condition, so that's why it's more surprising to all of us," Major Michael Krzyzkowski said.
May 6, 2024
Trooper Marcellus Bethea was an eight year veteran of the New Jersey State Police. He was reportedly training to join an elite team when he died.
Special Units
12-Year-Old Writes Moving Tribute to his Dad, an Officer Slain in Charlotte Shooting
Officer William “Alden” Elliott, 46, was a 14-year veteran of the Department of Adult Correction. He was one of three members of a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force killed Monday while serving a warrant in east Charlotte.
May 2, 2024
Officer Alden Elliott and Officer Sam Poloche were both 14-year veterans of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. Both were killed Monday April 29, 2024, while serving on a fugitive task force. They were serving a warrant in Charlotte when the target of the warrant shot them. Two other officers were also killed.
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Seriously Wounded North Carolina Fugitive Task Force Officer Expected to Recover
The task force officer was shot in the upper torso. He was transported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to a Level 1 trauma center in Charlotte, where he underwent surgery.
May 1, 2024
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Suspected Charlotte Cop Killer had Extensive Criminal Record
In 2010, he served six months in prison after he was convicted on a felony breaking and entering charge related to an incident that occurred the year before, according to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.
April 30, 2024
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Charlotte Chief Releases New Details on Shooting, Now Says 1 Shooter
Responding officers arrived on scene and CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer was mortally wounded and died at a local hospital Monday evening.
April 30, 2024
Four law enforcement officers were killed Monday in Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Officer Joshua Eyer, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections officer Samuel Poloche, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections officer William Elliott, and Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks.
Special Units
Energy-efficient heating system keeps K-9s warm while cutting heating costs by a third.
Energy-efficient heating system keeps K-9s warm while cutting heating costs by a third.
April 30, 2024
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Federal government funding cuts end K9 program at Colorado Springs Airport.
Federal government funding cuts end K9 program at Colorado Springs Airport.
April 30, 2024
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The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office shares body cam footage of the arrest of suspect in double murder.
The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office shares body cam footage of the arrest of suspect in double murder.
April 30, 2024
The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office releases body cam footage of the arrest of suspect in double murder.
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American Kennel Club seeks support for bills in Connecticut to protect police and working K-9s.
The American Kennel Club seeks support for bills in Connecticut to protect police and working K-9s.
April 30, 2024
The AKC calls on lawmakers to agree on two bills aimed at protecting police K-9s. The bills seek restitution and stiffer penalties for harming police dogs.
Point of Law
ACLU claims the city violated the state Public Records Act by not providing requested records.
ACLU claims the city violated the state Public Records Act by not providing requested records.
April 30, 2024
The organization made the records request to examine potential injuries and deaths caused by police dogs.
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New addition will help South Carolina sheriff’s office detect firearms in restricted areas to deal with the state’s new open carry law.
New addition will help South Carolina sheriff’s office detect firearms in restricted areas to deal with the state’s new open carry law.
April 30, 2024
The new K-9 is trained to detect gunpowder to root out guns in restricted areas.
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3 Officers Killed, 5 Wounded Serving Warrant in Charlotte
Chief Jonathan Jennings called the incident the worst shooting involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers in the 32 years he has served with the department. “It’s an absolute tragic day for the city of Charlotte and the profession of law enforcement.”
April 29, 2024
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Jonathan Jennings responds to press questions about the killing of three law enforcement officers on April 29, 2024.
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Louisiana Officers Shot, Suspect Killed in Standoff
Kenner Police say the suspect suddenly appeared with a rifle, shooting the three officers. One was hit in the arm, one in the leg and one in the stomach.
April 29, 2024
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Marshal Reportedly Killed, “Numerous” Officers Shot in Charlotte
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police said the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, made up of multiple agencies, was attempting to serve a warrant when it engaged in gunfire with a subject.
April 29, 2024
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Man Gets 10 Years Over Crash That Killed Officer, K-9, and Pedestrian
“We are very satisfied with the outcome, and we will continue to live day to day and see where the next chapter takes us,” said the fallen officer's wife, Cassie Muhlbauer.
April 25, 2024
Kansas City, MO, police officer James Muhlbauer and his K-9, Champ were killed in a crash in 2023. The driver has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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