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Florida K-9 Sniffs Out 94 Pounds of Marijuana at Traffic Stop

A K-9 with the Ocala (FL) Police Department alerted to the possible presence of drugs during a traffic stop on Wednesday, and eventually sniffed out 94 pounds of marijuana.

October 4, 2019

K-9 Rambo sniffed out 94 pounds of marijuana.

Video: Texas Police Release Body Camera Footage of Controversial Arrest

The Galveston (TX) Police Department released body camera footage of an arrest that sparked some outrage in August.

October 3, 2019

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Commissioner: NYPD Officer was Killed by Blue-On-Blue Fire

“This is a tragic case of friendly fire,” Police Commissioner James O’Neill said during a press conference Monday afternoon. “It’s an absolute tragedy … caused by a convicted criminal.

September 30, 2019

Officer Brian Mulkeen and a team of officers were patrolling an area of the Bronx due to suspected gang activity when they spotted a suspicious person behind a building. As they approached, the subject fled on foot, and when officers caught up to him a struggle ensued. During that fight, Mulkeen was fatally shot.

Ohio Agency Disbanding K-9 Unit Due to Budget Constraints

The Painesville (OH) Police Department announced this week that it will be disbanding the agency's K-9 unit due to budget constraints and the passage of a piece of legislation that allows civilian cultivation of hemp, which the dogs cannot differentiate from illegal marijuana.

September 30, 2019

Coast Guard Captures Submarine Carrying 6 Tons of Cocaine

The crew of the Valiant halted the 40-foot semi-submersible in early September with more than 12,000 pounds of cocaine on board. Coast Guard personnel arrested the four men onboard.

September 25, 2019

Coast Guard personnel removes cocainse bundles from a captured submarine. (Photo: Coast Guard)

Florida Deputies, K-9 Help Locate Autistic Boy Lost in Woods

Deputies with the Santa Rosa County (FL) Sheriff's Office employed the assistance of the agency's bloodhound K-9s to locate a 3-year-old autistic boy who had wandered into thick woods in the Florida Panhandle on Monday.

September 17, 2019

Deputies with the Santa Rosa County (FL) Sheriff's Office employed the assistance of the agency's bloodhound K-9s to locate a three-year-old autistic boy who had wandered into thick woods in the Florida Panhandle on Monday.

Pennsylvania Motor Officer Injured in Vehicle Collision

A motor officer with the Pittsburgh (PA) Police Department was injured in a collision with a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.

September 16, 2019

Connecticut Marine Unit Rescues Kayaker Who Capsized

Officers with the marine unit for the Darien (CT) Police Department raced to the rescue of a young man whose kayak had capsized.

September 16, 2019

The marine unit of the Darien, CT, police rescued a kayaker Friday. (Photo: Darien PD)

LAPD Drones Approved for Permanent Use

The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday voted 5-0 to allow officers with the LAPD to start using their small fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles.

September 13, 2019

The Los Angeles Police Commission has approved use of drones by the LAPD. (Photo: KABC Screen Shot)

Insurance Company Donates K-9 to Wisconsin Police Department

Officers with the Stevens Point (WI) Police Department will soon be welcoming into the ranks a new K-9 thanks to a generous donation from the Sentry Insurance Foundation.

September 10, 2019

The Stevens Point (WI) Police Department will be able to purchase and train a new K-9 thanks to a donation from a local business.

Country Music Stars Donate K-9 to Indianapolis Police Department

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has donated a K-9 to the Indianapolis Police Department, the agency said on social media.

September 9, 2019

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has donated a K-9 to the Indianapolis Police Department, the agency said on social media.

New Hampshire Department Adopts Rescue Puppy as "Comfort Dog"

The Greenland Police Department has adopted a 12-week-old golden retriever mix to serve as a "comfort dog" for officers and victims of crimes.

September 9, 2019

Armor Express Wins Ballistic Helmet Contract from DEA

Armor Express announced it has been awarded the prestigious ballistic helmet contract from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

September 5, 2019

Texas Motor Officer Struck, Injured by Suspected DUI Driver

A motor officer with the Austin (TX) Police Department was struck and transported to a nearby hospital with a fractured hip.

September 3, 2019

Officer Abel Garza suffered a fractured hip after being struck by a suspected DUI driver.

New Jersey K-9 and Handler Retire Simultaneously

A K-9 and his handler retired simultaneously from the Vineland (NJ) Police Department on Sunday.

September 3, 2019

North Dakota Department Welcomes New K-9

Officers with the Mandan Police Department have welcomed a new two-year-old German Shepherd to its ranks, the agency said.

September 3, 2019

Officer Scott Warzecha and K-9 Kupper graduated the Shallow Creek Kennels Law Enforcement K-9 program in August.

Colorado Officer Rescues Skunk, Avoids Getting Sprayed

A community services officer with the Firestone (CO) Police Department was able to free a baby skunk trapped in a hole in a wooden fence without being sprayed by the little animal in distress, and the agency had some fun with the incident on social media.

September 2, 2019

A community services officer with the Firestone Police Department was able to free a baby skunk trapped in a hole in a wooden fence without being sprayed by the little animal in distress, and the agency had some fun with the incident on social media.

New Jersey K-9 and Handler Become Social Media Superstars

An officer with the Ewing (NJ) Police Department and her K-9 partner are "blowing up" on social media with more than 15,000 followers. Their photos and videos on Instagram may one day even overshadow an on-duty accomplishment that could put them in law enforcement history books.

August 30, 2019

Officer Brittney Fornarotto and K-9 Jax are 'blowing up' on social media with more than 15,000 followers.

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