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2 Florence Officers Released from Hospital, 1 Remains in Serious But Stable Condition

Two police officers shot in an ambush attack and standoff in Florence, SC, have been released from the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said at a press conference on Thursday.

October 4, 2018

Maryland School Board Ponders Question of Arming School Resource Officers

Currently, Baltimore SROs are allowed to carry their service weapon while patrolling the exterior of a school building before and after school hours. But they are required to store their weapons in a secure location during the school day.

October 4, 2018

LAPD and Alto US Announce New Tool to Battle Organized Retail Crime

Alto Alliance is a technology platform with comprehensive analytics that ties together retailers' data with industry-wide resources to efficiently bridge the gap between retail, law enforcement, and the judicial system to prosecute repeat offenders and organized retail crime gangs.

October 4, 2018

Officials Identify Slain SC Officer as 30-Year Veteran

Six other law enforcement officers were also shot during the ambush and standoff, including three Florence County Sheriff's deputies and three Florence police officers. Their conditions have not been officially released. Florence Mayor John Wukela said some of the other officers were "seriously" wounded.

October 4, 2018

Officer Terrence Carraway of the Florence (SC) Police Department was killed Wednesday while coming to the aid of Florence County Sheriff's deputies. The deputies came under fire while serving a warrant at an affluent home. Six other law enforcement officers were wounded in the incident. (Photo: Facebook)

5 Officers Shot, 1 Killed in South Carolina Active Shooter Incident

Kirby says three Florence County sheriff's deputies and two city officers were shot. It has now been confirmed that one city officer has died.

October 3, 2018

Teen Charged in Florida K-9's Death

Florida authorities say a teenager has been charged in the armed carjacking that resulted in the death of a police dog named Fang.

October 3, 2018

Florida K-9 Shot and Killed Pursuing Carjacking Suspect

K-9 Fang was shot and killed when officers responded to a call of an armed carjacking taking place just before 0320 hours on Sunday.

October 1, 2018

K-9 Fang was shot and killed when officers responded to a call of an armed carjacking taking place just before 0320 hours on Sunday. (Photo: Jacksonville SO/Twitter)

Texas Deputy Dies of Heart Attack During K-9 Training

Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox of the Real County (TX) Sheriff's Office suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting canine training on Tuesday.

September 28, 2018

Deputy Mark Cox died of a heart attack. Image courtesy of ODMP.

California Police Take Fire from Barricaded Suspects in Standoff Situation

Officers with the San Diego Police Department surrounded a home early Friday morning where two men had reportedly been barricaded after police were called to respond to the sounds of breaking glass and a woman screaming.

September 28, 2018

Louisiana Motor Officer Seriously Injured During Funeral Procession

Officer Jason Seals was participating in the funeral escort on his patrol motorcycle when a vehicle unexpectedly pulled out in front of him, causing him to strike the vehicle and be ejected from his motorcycle, the Slidell (LA) Police Department said on Facebook.

September 26, 2018

Officer Jason Seals was participating in the funeral escort on his patrol motorcycle when a vehicle unexpectedly pulled out in front of him, causing him to strike the vehicle and be ejected from his motorcycle, the Slidell (LA) Police Department said on Facebook. Image courtesy of Slidell PD / Facebook.

HAIX Releases New Tactical High Side Zip Boot

The company says the Black Eagle Tactical 2.0 GTX High Side Zip is the perfect choice for anyone who is looking for something lightweight and breathable with the convenience of a side zipper for "quick in and out of the boot." Built with trail-running technology, these boots are suited to running down a suspect or taking a leisurely jog in the park, HAIX says. They are extremely lightweight, durable, and offer all-day comfort, even after long hours on your feet.

September 25, 2018

California SRO Attacked by Student and Disarmed of Baton

San Jacinto High School had just let out when the officer started to break up a fight near campus. He was soon swarmed with students, and it appeared some of the students tried to pull off a boy who allegedly tackled the officer to the ground.

September 24, 2018

A California SRO was reportedly attacked and disarmed Friday. (Photo: CBS Los Angeles)

Woman Kills 3 People at Maryland Pharmacy Distribution Center

The woman—whose name has not yet been released—is reportedly in custody at a local hospital, although it is unclear what her injuries were.

September 20, 2018

Baltimore Police Break Ground on $2.5 Million Stable for Mounted Unit

The unit has operated out of a former car dealership downtown since the 1970s, but a yearlong fundraising drive has raised about $1.3 million for a new facility on the railroad museum 40-acre property in Southwest Baltimore.

September 19, 2018

Video: Florida K-9 Takes Down Man Suspected of Attempted Kidnaping

Body-worn video showed K-9 "Titan" grab and hold onto 24-year-old Kevin Wilson, who had reportedly climbed into a second-story window, grabbed a child and fled. K-9 "Titan" and his handler found the suspect in a wooded area and took him into custody.

September 19, 2018

Kevin Wilson reportedly climbed into a second-story window, grabbed a child and fled. K-9 'Titan' and his handler found the suspect in a wooded area and took him into custody.

4 Injured, None Fatally, in Wisconsin Workplace Shooting

Four people were shot—none fatally—in a workplace shooting in Middleton (WI) Wednesday morning. The suspected gunman was also shot and later died. It is unclear if the suspect was shot by police or if his wound was self-inflicted.

September 19, 2018

Indiana K-9 Removed from Duty after Killing another Dog at "Bacon Fest"

A police dog with the Portage (IN) Police Department has been removed from duty after it reportedly attacked and killed a Yorkshire Terrier at a public festival on Saturday.

September 18, 2018

Judge Rules DOJ Cannot Withhold Anti-Gang Money from Sanctuary Cities

U.S. District Judge Manuel Real issued the injunction against the Department of Justice in response to a lawsuit filed by the city of Los Angeles in July seeking to prevent the government from awarding federal police grants based on cooperation with immigration enforcement.

September 17, 2018

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