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GA K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Dead

The GBI says the driver initially pulled over, but as troopers approached the vehicle on foot, the driver sped off. Troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle.

October 10, 2022

Georgia State Patrol K-9 Figo was killed Friday in a shooting involving a homicide suspect. (Photo: Georgia State Patrol/Facebook)

Couple “Swatted” 6 Times in 2 Years Over Tweet About Comedian

"Back in September of 2018, I tweeted I never personally found Norm MacDonald to be funny," Tomlinson said. After the tweet, strangers on the internet who opposed his opinions began to harass him.

October 7, 2022

Man Shot After Pointing Gun at Chicago SWAT Officers During Training

Police Superintendent David Brown said the shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. on the fifth floor of the police department’s facility.

September 27, 2022

Undercover MI Trooper Seriously Wounded, Suspects in Custody

The trooper, a 10-year veteran of the force, was taken to the hospital after he was hit multiple times in the body. His condition was initially reported as critical.

September 27, 2022

NY Sheriffs to Race at Watkins Glen in Sheriffs’ Showdown 2

“We can't race by the rules of the racetrack. We can't race head-to-head so there's not a start and finish. So, we are racing eight laps and we're looking for the closest to the adjusted track speed for that car you're driving,” explains Sheriff Todd Baxter.

September 26, 2022

Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter takes a few laps with a driving instructor at Watkins Glen International.

Point Blank to Showcase New Tactical Modular Armor at NTOA 2022

The new Origin modular vest platform allows operators to quickly configure the platform from a low-vis concealment vest, up to a full coverage tactical vest and several iterations in between. SWAT team commanders, now have the ability to provide their team members with one, base platform that can be employed in wide variety of different configurations.

September 23, 2022

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5 Officers Injured in Training Explosion

Several emergency vehicles, including at least two fire trucks, swarmed a large field near SCI - Phoenix in Skippack Township just after 11 a.m. Thursday.

September 16, 2022

Border Patrol Horse Killed in Duty Accident

“While on patrol near Carrizo Springs, Jayce accidentally came in contact with a downed power line."

September 15, 2022

U.S. Border Patrol horse Jayce was killed when he stepped on a downed power line. (Photo: USBP/Facebook)

NC Police Horse Hit by Drunk Driver for Second Time

“We were just patrolling downtown Wilmington as we usually do on a Friday night,” said Wilmington Police Department Mounted Unit Aaron Mininger, who has been riding Elton for the past five years, in a video statement.

September 8, 2022

Wilmington, NC, Police Chief Donnie Williams with police horse Elton. The horse is recovering from being hit by a vehicle Friday. (Photo: Wilmington PD/Facebook)

CA Sheriff’s K-9 Died of “Heat-Related Issues”

On Aug. 18., Hannes and his handler, Deputy Robert Fisher, responded to a shooting near Lamont, when the 3-year-old Belgian Malinois showed signs of distress.

September 8, 2022

Kern County (CA) Sheriff's K-9 Hannes died in August after a 20-minute search in 105-degree heat. (Photo: Kern County SO)

Missing GA K-9 Found Critically Wounded Then Euthanized

K-9 Perro’s handler, Major Patterson said he went to check on Perro around 2:30 p.m. Sunday in his yard when he noticed Perro had broken a board in the fence and apparently escaped.

August 30, 2022

Lithonia, GA, police K-9 Perro escaped Sunday and was found critically wounded. The dog was put down. (Photo: Lithonia PD)

IN Officer Still Fighting for Life After Aug. 10 Shooting

Richmond, IN, Police Officer Seara Burton’s condition remains critical, a letter penned Wednesday by the Richmond Police Department's top brass said.

August 18, 2022

Richmond, IN, K-9 handler Officer Seara Burton was shot and critically wounded Aug. 10. (Photo: Indiana State Police)

IN K-9 Officer Critically Wounded During Traffic Stop Shooting

Officer Seara Burton, 28, a four-year member of the Richmond PD who recently became a K9 officer, was taken to Reid Health, then flown by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

August 11, 2022

Richmond, IN, K-9 handler Officer Seara Burton was shot and critically wounded Wednesday evening. (Photo: Richmond PD/Facebook)

PA Deputy Dies of “Cardiac Event” After Foot Pursuit

The sheriff’s office said Cpl. Chad Beattie was working on the fugitive team assisting South Strabane Township police as they responded to an alert about a person with outstanding warrants.

August 11, 2022

Washington County (PA) Sheriff's deputy Cpl. Chad Beattie was working on the fugitive team when he experienced a fatal cardiac event. (Photo: Washington County SO/Facebook)

OH K-9 Stabbed, Suspect Killed by Officers

Officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant charging the man with felonious assault, but when they arrived at his home, he ran and hid in the basement.

August 1, 2022

Lorain, OH, Police K-9 was stabbed Saturday trying to apprehend a man wanted for a stabbing. He was rushed to emergency care and is recovering at home. (Photo: Lorain PD)

MA State Police K-9 Shot and Killed by Fugitive Suspect

"It is with tremendous sadness that I announce that a Massachusetts State Police K-9 was killed in the line of duty today," Col. Christopher Mason said. "K-9 Frankie was fatally shot today during an attempt to apprehend a wanted fugitive who had barricaded himself inside a residence."

July 27, 2022

Massachusetts State Police K-9 Frankie was shot and killed during a fugitive apprehension operation Tuesday. (Photo: Massachusetts State Police/Facebook)

FL K-9 Recovering After Being Shot 3 Times

It was a dramatic scene as the police helicopter landed in Jacksonville Beach. First responders flew the dog across the county, rushing Huk to the emergency vet with three gunshot wounds — bullets in his neck, hind and wrist.

July 26, 2022

Jacksonville Sheriff's K-9 Huk was shot multiple times Friday. He is recovering at First Coast Veterinary Specialists. (Photo: First Coast Veterinary Specialists)

Hardwire Signs FBI Rifle Plate Contract

The five-year contract is worth a maximum of $7 million and specifies the delivery of five sizes of torso plates and two sizes of side plates.

July 12, 2022

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