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News•by Edited by staff•March 7, 2019

Virginia Officer Surprised to Discover Life-Size Replica of Tiger on Patrol

An officer with the Prince William County (VA) Police Department was on regular proactive patrol when he came upon a fairly shocking sight—a tiger prowling the night behind a local retail store.

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News•by Edited by staff•March 7, 2019

Woman Arrested After Fleeing Collision that Injured Florida Officer

The driver of a Kia Sorento SUV—identified as 29-year-old Amalia Gonzalez—now faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 7, 2019

Texas Man Charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter in Officer's Death

David Charles Wilson told police that he was inside his home when he fired upon Officer Nathan Heidelberg, who was struck just above his ballistic vest. Officer Heidelberg was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time after the incident.

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News•by Edited by staff•March 7, 2019

North Carolina Legislators Consider Bill Toughening Penalties for Assaults on Officers

Dubbed Conner's Law—for NC State Trooper Kevin Conner, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in October 2018—the proposed legislation would increase the classification of an assault on a law enforcement officer from a Class E felony to a Class D felony.

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News•by Edited by Staff•March 6, 2019

Oklahoma Officer Saved from Gunshot by Navy Challenge Coin

With Chatman in custody, EMTs put Parsons in the back of an ambulance and cut away his pants to get a better look at his injury.

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News•by Edited by Staff•March 6, 2019

Metal Art of Wisconsin Introduces Reverent Steel Flag Vault

The Reverent Steel Flag Vault from Metal Art of Wisconsin is made from premium 16-gauge American steel and has three seals to prevent any contamination and protect a ceremonial or memorial flag.

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News•by Edited by Staff•March 6, 2019

2 Texas Probationary Officers Fired After Running Away from Gunfight

Police Chief William McManus said the two probationary officers were accompanying Sergeant Steven Castillo when he was called early Monday morning to check out a disturbance at a home on Spring Dale Street.

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News•by Edited by Staff•March 6, 2019

11-Year-Old Indiana Boy Charged with Shooting Trooper Father

St. Joseph County prosecutors filed a petition alleging delinquency—the juvenile equivalent of a criminal charge—for attempted murder. For an adult, attempted murder would be a Level 1 felony.

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News•by Edited by Staff•March 6, 2019

"Thin Blue Line Across America" Motorcycle Ride to Honor LEOs

The "Thin Blue Line Across America" is a cross-country motorcycle ride benefiting Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), an organization striving to raise awareness and resources for members and families of law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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News•by Edited by Staff•March 6, 2019

Video: Texas Deputy Pulls Elderly Woman from Burning Home

The deputy arrived to find the home engulfed in flames and neighbors alerting the deputy to the resident's presence in a back bedroom.

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