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Wyoming Officer Killed Serving Trespass Notice, Suspect Barricaded

The suspect, William Lowery, 46, allegedly shot SPD Sgt. Nevada Krinkee to death Tuesday morning while Krinkee was trying to serve a trespass notice not far from the now-ongoing standoff.

February 14, 2024

Sgt. Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department was shot and killed Tuesday while serving a trespassing notice. The suspect was still barricaded Wednesday.

Washington State Advances Police K-9 Fentanyl Training Bill

Bill allows training police K-9s on fentanyl and limits police liability in civil lawsuits over damages that may result.

February 14, 2024

Departments must prove police dogs had proper fentanyl training for officer immunity from civil damages.

Kansas Lawmakers Boost Penalties for Harming Police K-9s

First-time offenders who kill a police dog or horse now face a five-year prison term and a $10,000 fine under the legislation.

February 14, 2024

First-time offenders now face a 5-year prison term for killing a police dog in Kansas.

Salt Lake City K-9 Officer Found Not Guilty in Aggravated Abuse Trial

The officer testified he deployed the police dog because the suspect was uncooperative and preparing to flee.

February 13, 2024

The verdict has sparked debates about police use of force in cases involving K-9 units.

Michigan K-9 Stabbed in Throat with Box Cutter, Suspect in Custody

K-9 Sledge successfully apprehended the suspect, according to police. But he was stabbed multiple times in the throat during the confrontation.

February 8, 2024

Kalamazoo K-9 handler Max Houtman comforts K-9 sledge in the back of a patrol vehicle as the dog is rushed to emergency veterinary care.

Florida Deputies Investigate Old Military Bomb Unearthed at Construction Site

Sheriff Al Nienhuis said the bomb is probably inert; however, due to the bomb being so rusted and decayed, there’s no way of telling if it’s live or inert.

February 6, 2024

Hernando County Sheriff's deputies were called to investigate this object believed to be a World War II-era bomb Tuesday. It's believed it may be an inert training bomb. A bomb squad and Air Force personnel also responded.

Bank Robbery Suspect Killed by Florida SWAT Sniper During Hostage Incident

Sheriff Carmine Marceno said the suspect was holding a female hostage in a “headlock” and threatening her with a knife when the sniper took the shot.

February 6, 2024

Lee County Sheriff's Office equipment at the scene of the bank robbery attempt and hostage incident.

Massachusetts K-9 Tracks Missing Girl 2 Miles, Leads to Rescue

Concerns for the missing girl’s safety were high because of the frigid weather. Auburn Police officers and troopers from the Massachusetts State Police converged on the area.

February 5, 2024

Auburn Police Department K-9 Biza helped officers find a missing 12-year-old.

Philadelphia Officer Wounded in Hand by Ricochet Off Armor

A shot was fired after a 10-person police team breached the first door of the home and started to enter the second door, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

January 31, 2024

Illinois K-9 Shot and Killed During Domestic Response

After seeing his K-9 partner Nyx suffering from gunshot wounds, Officer Vargas reportedly spotted the suspect across the street.

January 29, 2024

Rockford, Illinois, police K-9 Nyx was killed Sunday when he was shot during a domestic call.

K-9 to Safeguard School and Student Well-Being

K-9 officer detects firearms and explosives in Franklin School District, while delivering emotional support to students.

January 25, 2024

Police K-9 will provide emotional support while protecting school against bombs and other threats.

CA: Legislature to Vote on Restricting Police K-9 Use

If passed, AB 742 would prohibit using K-9 units for arrest, apprehension, and crowd control.

January 25, 2024

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SHOT Show 2024: Safariland Announces Lightweight Shields That Offfer Protection from Rifle Threats

The Assault Lightweight shields feature a triangular viewport that allows for increased vertical visibility for the operator. This design ensures optimal situational awareness.

January 23, 2024

The Protech Assault II and III Lightweight Shields is designed to help law enforcement professionals respond to critical situations effectively.

Washington Man Gets 64 Years for Killing Gang Rival and Police K-9

The next day when Tacoma Police Department officers were looking for Dyrell Swinson, he fired at three officers and a K-9 named Ronja.

January 22, 2024

Tacoma Police K-9 Ronja was killed by a gang member in 2020.

Ohio Mayor Orders Investigation of Police Raid that Allegedly Injured Baby

Elyria Mayor Kevin A. Brubaker called the incident "serious and disturbing," announcing on Saturday "a complete review of the incident." He said body camera video from the incident will be released later Tuesday.

January 16, 2024

Vegas-Area SRO Dies After Being Found Unresponsive by Student

A student found the officer around 1 p.m. at Mojave High School. Clark County School Police Officers Association President Matthew Caldwell said.

January 11, 2024

DOJ Issues Guidance on Specialized Police Teams

DOJ wants mayors and police chiefs to assess whether such specialized units are even necessary to solve community problems, to take care that members assigned to them have clean work and disciplinary histories, and to ensure that they're supervised.

January 10, 2024

Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Help Fund Healthcare for Retired K-9s

There are multiple charities created to help animals. This fund created by Dakota’s Bill would combine donations and state money and give owners of retired K9s, who are usually the officers who handled the dogs, one place to go for financial help.

January 8, 2024

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