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NewsJune 1, 2023

MS SWAT Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff, Second Officer Wounded

Brandon police Chief Wayne Dearman said the incident began about 1:45 a.m. Thursday when police received a call about a domestic incident at a home. There were two women inside, who told officers the male suspect was wearing armor and armed with a rifle.

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NewsMay 31, 2023

NY Officer Dragged by Stolen Kia, Hospitalized

Police say it was around 8 p.m. Monday when Officer David Piatek stopped the driver of a black Kia Sportage. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen.

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Articlesby Dave SmithMay 31, 2023

Dave Smith: Adjusting and Adapting to Aging

If you are lucky, you will get older on the job, and you’ll have to learn how to compensate for declining skills.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 31, 2023

Editorial: Thoughts on “Walk the Blue Line”

The best-selling book from James Patterson and Matt Eversmann is a collection of narratives from individual cops telling stories of what it’s like to wear a badge in contemporary America.

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NewsMay 30, 2023

Louisville Officer Wounded in Active Shooter Attack Walking with Harness

The department said, “His determination and fighting spirit are evident as he confronts his challenges head-on and still isn’t backing down.”

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NewsMay 30, 2023

NY Legislators to Vote on Lifetime Pensions for Children of Slain NYPD Officer

Under the law, the children of single-parent officers killed in the line of duty are not entitled to lifetime pensions — a benefit granted to the spouses and parents of NYPD officers.

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NewsMay 30, 2023

Whelen and NLEOMF Honor Fallen Officers in NASCAR Xfinity Series Race

The No. 2 Whelen Camaro, driven by Sheldon Creed for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), featured a special NLEOMF paint scheme for the race. The artwork included the names of 556 officers killed in the line of duty.

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NewsMay 29, 2023

GA Officer Shot in Face Last Week Released from Hospital

Officer Rivers was wheeled out of the hospital, but once outside, he got up and walked down the stairs unassisted to an awaiting vehicle.

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NewsMay 25, 2023

Virginia Trooper, Marine Reserve Officer Busts Human Trafficking Ring

"[He] saw a young lady who seemed to be acting a bit differently and was dressed a bit differently," Marine Corps Col. John Cowart said. "And he saw a '13' tattooed on her arm, which really set off his alarm bells."

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NewsMay 24, 2023

GA Officer Shot in Head Responding to Domestic at Hotel

Officers said they initially responded to the hotel at 10:30 p.m. for a domestic fight and the first officer on the scene, Officer Rivers, was confronted by a man with a gun. Officer Rashad Rivers and the suspect exchanged fire.

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