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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Names Deputies Lost in Friday Explosion

LASD said Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn who were all assigned to Special Enforcement Bureau’s Arson Explosives Detail were killed in the incident.

July 21, 2025

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Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Victim from Overturned Boat in Chesapeake Bay

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 crew, the MSP helicopter based in California, Maryland, were monitoring the county dispatch radio, overheard the dispatch, and self-launched.

July 21, 2025

A Maryland State Police helicopter deliver a victim from a boating accident to a waiting ambulance.

3 Los Angeles County Deputies Killed in Explosion Friday Morning

At press time the names of the deputies had not been released. Sheriff Robert Luna said one had served for 19 years, another for 22 years, and another for 33 years.

July 18, 2025

3 Reasons Law Enforcement Fleets Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Skimp on Slide Outs

Adrian Extendobed

When officers can’t access their gear quickly, lives are on the line. That’s why slide outs aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential. From maximizing space to reducing response times and preventing injuries, here are three reasons law enforcement fleets shouldn’t skimp on this critical upgrade.

July 18, 2025

Slide outs provide officers with ample space to bring what’s needed to a scene.

Groups in Portland Dox Federal Officers, Leading to Threats and Vandalism

Multiple organizations appear to be responsible for doxing federal officers in Oregon, including an anarchist and Antifa-affiliated group based in Portland called “Rose City Counter-Info” and another called “The Crustian Daily,” DHS said.

July 17, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security says activists are harassing Oregon-based ICE officers where they live.

Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Fired After K-9 Dies in Hot Patrol Vehicle

The vehicle’s air conditioning failed because of a malfunctioning compressor and its heat alarm did not function, according to the sheriff’s office.

July 16, 2025

Dade County, Georgia, Sheriff's K-9 overheated in a parked patrol vehicle and died.

2 Louisiana Chiefs, Former Chief Arrested on Federal Visa Fraud Charges

If convicted, the defendants each face a sentence of up to 5 years in prison on the conspiracy charge and up to 10 years on the visa fraud charges.

July 16, 2025

Video: Welfare Check on Unresponsive Driver Leads to Fatal OIS

The officers reportedly found a loaded handgun in the man’s waistband, two other handguns, another loaded firearm in a backpack, and loaded spare magazines in the passenger area of the vehicle.

July 11, 2025

Screen shot from Gilbert Police video shows the suspect holding a rifle moments before he was shot by officers.

South Carolina Sheriff’s K-9 Dies After Training Session

Deputy Saunders rushed Sam to the vet as soon as soon he noticed the dog was in distress after the training, the sheriff’s department said.

July 11, 2025

Lexington County Sheriff's K-9 Sam died this week after apparently overheating during training.

Maryland Agency Receives Donation of K-9 Body Armor

All the vests were sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, Illinois, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.”

July 11, 2025

Howard County Police K-9.

FOP and Firefighters Union Dispute T-Mobile’s Criticism of FirstNet

The two associations say they reject an assertion by T-Mobile that the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has become “stagnant” and is no longer able to meet the needs of public safety.

July 11, 2025

Man Charged with Firing Flare Gun at Florida Deputy’s Vehicle

Deputy Mingus encountered a man walking down a local highway at 4:20 a.m. and stopped to speak with him. The man responded by firing a flare gun.

July 10, 2025

Suspect firing flare gun while in contact with Marion County Sheriff's deputy.

New Mexico Deputy Killed in Crash

Deputy Antonio Aleman’s patrol vehicle collided with a semi-truck on Interstate 10 around 5 p.m. Tuesday evening. He died at a local hospital.

July 9, 2025

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Deputy Antonio Aleman was killed in an on-duty crash Tuesday evening.

FirstNet Deploys Therapy Dog to Comfort Texas Flood Responders

July 9, 2025

Chief, a 4 year-old bernedoodle, who works as a FirstNet comfort dog has been meeting with hundreds of first responders and locals in the Texas flood zone this week.

Texas Officers Saved Many Lives During Hill Country Flooding

“This tragedy could have been so much worse,” Kerrville Police Community Officer Jonathan Lamb said, referring to the many rescues performed by local first responders.

July 9, 2025

2 Officers Injured in Attack at Texas Border Patrol Station

A McAllen Police officer was shot in the leg during the attack. A Border Patrol officer and a non-sworn employee were injured, according to a Department of Homeland Security.

July 8, 2025

The doors to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station in McAllen, Texas, shows damage from bullets fired during a July 7, 2025, active shooter attack.

Duty Deaths Down 53% in First 6 Months of 2025, NLEOMF Reports

According to preliminary data NLEOMF reports that 42 federal, state, territory, county, and municipal officers died in the line of duty in the first half of 2025, compared to 89 officers who died in the first half of 2024 during the same timeframe.

July 8, 2025

Off-Duty Texas Officer Dies in Kerrville Flash Flooding

Officer Bailey Martin was vacationing on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville for the Fourth of July holiday when he went missing in the flooding, which started early on Friday morning.

July 8, 2025

Officer Bailey Martin of the Odessa (Texas) Police Department was killed in flash flooding i the Hill Country over the weekend. He was on vacation at the time.

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