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Maine State Police K-9, Suspect Killed at End of Standoff

The suspecallegedly fired his weapon at K-9 Preacher and struck the dog in the abdomen. Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic, where he was stabilized, but he died of his injuries Tuesday.

February 4, 2025

Maine State Police Sgt. Jonathan Russell with K-9 Preacher. Preacher was shot and mortally wounded during a tactical operation Monday.

Florida Sheriff’s K-9 Killed in Pursuit Crash

Miami Dade Sheriff's K-9 Roxi was injured Thursday night after a chase with an alleged drug trafficker ended with several vehicles being struck, including the one she was in. Her death was announced Monday.

February 3, 2025

Miami-Dade Sheriff's K-9 Roxi was mortally injured in a pursuit crash Thursday involving an alleged drug dealer. The death of Roxi, a narcotics dog, was announced Monday.

Gang Member Arrested in Immigration Raid was “Trying to Buy Grenades,” DHS Says

"He had just been a part of a gun weapons exchange and was trying to buy grenades," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said. "Why would anybody in this country need to buy a grenade and go out and perpetuate violence?"

January 30, 2025

ICE and DEA immigration raids in New York City.

SHOT Show 2025: Team Wendy Debuts Helmet that Offers Rifle Protection

Team Wendy’s RifleTech helmet offers NIJ Level III protection, meaning it’s built to stop rifle rounds, including 7.62x39 MSC, 7.62x51mm FMJ, and 5.56 M193 BT.

January 23, 2025

Louisiana Sheriff’s K-9 Dies of Medical Emergency After SWAT Operation

Macho, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois trained specifically for SWAT operations, located the suspect hiding inside a box spring. The K-9 restrained the individual until deputies apprehended him.

January 17, 2025

Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) Sheriff's K-9 Macho died Wednesday after a SWAT operation. He was eight years old.

California K-9 Loses Leg to Gunshot Wound

K-9 Murph was deployed to take the suspect into custody, police say. The suspect reportedly fired “at least one round” from the rifle, wounding K-9 Murph.

January 16, 2025

Vacaville (California) Police K-9 Murph was wounded by rifle fire Wednesday and lost his front left leg. He is expected to survive.

Suspect in Murder of Texas Deputy Killed in Shootout with Marshals

Deputies with the Marshal Service returned fire, shooting and killing the suspect in the dumpster. A deputy was wounded in the arm in the shootout. He's expected to be OK.

January 16, 2025

Deputy Jesus Vargas of the Brazoria County (Texas) Sheriff's Office was killed Wednesday morning while serving with a U.S. Marshals Service task force. A suspect was killed Wednesday night in a shootout with marshals.

Deputy Killed in Houston Shooting, Suspect at Large

The suspect has been identified as Sean Christopher Davis (aka Robert Lee Davis), 56. He is at large and reportedly the subject of a Blue Alert and manhunt.

January 15, 2025

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California Motor Deputy Killed in Collision with SUV

At about 5:30 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew, assigned to Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, was involved in an on-duty traffic accident and died.

January 8, 2025

Riverside County (California) Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew was killed Wednesday morning in an on-duty crash.

Ohio K-9 Fatally Struck by Vehicle

K-9 Kaya was working with his handler Officer Jason Hall when Hall let the dog out of his police vehicle to "stretch his legs." Kaya then reportedly "got too close" to state Route 303 and was struck by a passing vehicle.

January 8, 2025

Streetsboro, Ohio, Police K-9 Kaya with his handler Officer Jason Hall. Kaya died on duty Tuesday.

Registration opens for the competition, which will return to San Diego at a new host hotel.

Registration opens for the competition, which will return to San Diego at a new host hotel.

January 8, 2025

Florida appeals court finds drug dog alert alone not enough to search car for marijuana.

Florida appeals court finds drug dog alert alone not enough to search car for marijuana.

January 8, 2025

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Top 7 Do's and Don'ts for Police K-9s Units

Ensure safety, efficiency and long-term success with police K-9 teams by following these top Do’s and Don’ts.

January 8, 2025

20250530 7 Things K9

Meet the bloodhound who received the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog.

Meet the bloodhound who received the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog.

January 8, 2025

A amazing rescue of a 7-year-old child earned Bo the American Humane Hero Dog award.

Therapy dog Nash helps the community while bringing people together to raise money for dogs in need.

Therapy dog Nash helps the community while bringing people together to raise money for dogs in need.

January 8, 2025

Nash and Latona spend their days brightening the lives of school children and police officers, and aiding crime victims.

A well-equipped patrol vehicle protects the safety and effectiveness of K-9 teams.

A well-equipped patrol vehicle protects the safety and effectiveness of K-9 teams.

January 8, 2025

Assigning K-9 handlers newer vehicles improves safety, reliability, and allows for faster emergency response.

Dead Man Found in Back of Houston Patrol Vehicle

"An officer with our Mental Health Division went to his patrol vehicle to begin his shift and discovered a deceased male in the back seat," the Houston Police Department said in a statement.

December 23, 2024

Report on Trump Assassination Attempts Suggests Removing Secret Service from DHS

The bipartisan task force released the 180-page report on Tuesday, offering one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of the July assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally and a second attempt in Florida two months later.

December 11, 2024

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