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NYPD Harbor Unit Rescues Drowning Dog from Bay

The officers were patrolling the bay when they spotted the dog. They quickly pulled him from the freezing water, wrapped him in a blanket and brought him to a local veterinarian.

January 21, 2021

Members of the NYPD Harbor team that rescued Tinkerbell pose with the dog and his owners. (Photo: NYPD)

Trump Commutes Sentence of Man Convicted of Ordering Murder of NY Officer

Jamie Davidson was serving a life sentence for his role in the murder of Officer Wallie Howard Jr. He was convicted in 1993.

January 21, 2021

NJ's Attorney General Considering Ban on Using K-9s During Arrests

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal directed staff to research how many police dogs are in the state, how they are trained and when they’ve bitten residents, among other information, and submit recommendations by the end of March.

January 6, 2021

2 Retiring Nebraska K-9s Sent Home to Handlers

After careers full of searching for drugs, suspects and evidence two Lincoln Police service dogs are retiring, and going home with their handlers.

January 5, 2021

K-9 Mikey is nearly 11 and is going to live with his handler Officer Matt Pulec and his family. (Photo: Matt Pulec)

MD Officers Cleared in Shooting of Alleged "Boogaloo" Movement Supporter

The suspect, 21-year-old Duncan Socrates Lemp was reportedly a supporter of the "Boogaloo" movement, which is linked to white supremacy and violence against police and promotes racial warfare.

December 31, 2020

Trump Pardons Former Officer Who Served 10 Years Over K-9 Bite

Years later a series of articles in the Washington Post alleging police brutality at the Prince George's County PD triggered an FBI investigation into the dog bite incident, Mohr was indicted and tried.

December 24, 2020

K-9 handler Stephanie Mohr served 10 years in prison after being convicted of violating a man's civil rights. She was pardoned this week by President Trump. (Photo: Twitter)

CA Police Dog Bitten by DUI Suspect

The suspect who was driving on a suspended license, was under the influence of alcohol and had methamphetamine in the vehicle, according to authorities.

December 22, 2020

Protesters Angered Over COVID Lockdown Clash with Police at OR State Capitol

Oregon State Police said protesters entered the Capitol, and at least one used "chemical agents" on officers.

December 22, 2020

Minnesota Officers Protected by Lenco BearCat Armored Vehicle During Active Shooter Response

Officers who responded to the shooting used the BearCat to keep them shielded from gunfire as the vehicle defeated the rounds of bullets that struck its body, windows, roof and hood.

December 11, 2020

CT Officer Shot in Chest, Saved by Body Armor

Waterbury officers were taking a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation into custody when they noticed two SUVs revving their engines and driving at a high speed towards the officers, police said. The SUVs, which later turned out to be stolen, crashed into several police cars.

December 9, 2020

Phoenix K-9 Shot, Credited with Protecting Officers in Deadly Confrontation with Homicide Suspect

The incident started when officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 3:30 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene they reportedly found a man who was dead. During a search for the suspect, they were directed to his apartment.

December 3, 2020

Phoenix Police K-9 Dennis was shot Thursday morning searching for a suspect. He is expected to recover. (Photo: Phoenix PD)

Murder Suspect Who Opened Fire on Detroit Station, Killed in SRT Gunfight

"As they (Special Response Team) moved in, they could see he was holding an AR-15 and officers asked to see his hands," Chief Craig said. "The man shook his head, 'negative' and there was an exchange of gunfire between this suspect and the SRT officers."

December 1, 2020

Minneapolis Restricts No-Knock Warrants

Starting Monday, officers must identify themselves as “police” and announce their purpose as “search warrant” before entering any domicile — regardless of whether a judge signed off on an “unannounced” or “no-knock” entry.

November 27, 2020

Former NTOA Director Advocates Restrictions for No-Knock Warrants

Mark Lomax, the former executive director of NTOA, said it’s time to take a “serious look” at “ending the dangerous practice of no-knock warrants and raids,” outside of extenuating circumstances.

November 24, 2020

Police K-9 Dies After Falling Down Elevator Shaft

Johnstown, PA, police say while conducting the search, K-9 Titan fell through an unsecured, open elevator shaft on the fourth floor of a warehouse.

November 23, 2020

Johnstown, PA, police K-9 Titan was killed Sunday during a warehouse search when he fell down an elevator shaft. (Photo: Screen Shot from WPXI)

O2 Industries Launches Tactical Respirator for High-Impact Environments

O2 Industries, a leading manufacturer of reusable respirators since 2014, has released the Tactical Respirator II (TR2), a premium respirator built to protect military and law enforcement during training and operations.

November 10, 2020

Defunding Leads LAPD to Cut Homicide Detectives as Murders Spike 25%

The Los Angeles Police Department is set to downsize its robbery and homicide division as part of a series of moves aimed to address defunding challenges. The cuts come as homicides spiked by about 25% this year compared with 2019.

November 9, 2020

Baltimore Officer Wounded in Vehicle Ambush, Suspect Killed

Commissioner Michael Harrison said the shooter was driving in the opposite direction of the officers' car and it was the officer in the driver's seat that returned fire and was wounded. Three other officers were in the car.

November 9, 2020

Baltimore Ambush

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