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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2017

PA K-9 Struck by Vehicle and Killed

Police Chief John Phillippy said he has worked with good and bad K-9s over the years and Rony, who served for eight years, was one of the best, if not the best.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2017

Unarmed Security Officer Shot, Seriously Wounded at Cincinnati Hospital

The suspect fatally shot himself, Isaac said. The suspect "has not been identified -- we're not certain if he's known to any of the employees or medical staff."

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2017

Former DC-Area Officer Convicted of Aiding ISIS, Faces Possible 60 Years

In late July 2016, Young attempted to provide material support and resources to ISIS by purchasing and sending gift card codes that he believed would allow ISIS recruiters to securely communicate with potential ISIS recruits.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2017

Video: KS Captain Talks About Stopping Gunman in Costco Store

When the gunman, later identified as Ronald O. Hunt, announced, “I’m an off-duty U.S. Marshal, I’m here to kill people,” Howell realized that he had only one option.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2017

Safariland Announces 2,000th Body Armor Save

On the night of the incident, Officer Pierce and her K-9 Lex were responding to a call regarding a suspect breaking into vehicles. As she arrived on scene, the suspect fled on a bicycle; Officer Pierce released her K-9, who immediately pursued and detained the suspect. As Officer Pierce closed in to take the suspect into custody, he produced a .45 caliber handgun and shot Pierce at close range directly in the chest, police report.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2017

Video: Kansas Chief Credits Off-Duty Officer with Saving Lives By Shooting Gunman Inside Costco

Howell identified himself to Costco employees, ran into the store as everyone was running out. He used “his tactical advantage,” Hongslo said, as he slipped in behind Hunt as he made his way to the back of the store.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2017

Trump Praises Law Enforcement Officers and Their Families for Sacrifice and Dedication

"Every drop of blood spilled by the men and women in blue is a wound on our nation," Trump said and he drew cheers from the audience when he said anyone killing a law enforcement officer should get the death penalty.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2017

Suspect in Shooting of 2 MO Officers in Custody After Standoff

Two St. Louis-area police officers were saved by their body armor Thursday morning when they were both shot in the chest by a gunman who then barricaded himself in a home, police say.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2017

Video: MO Teen Charged with Stabbing K-9 Faces Maximum Penalty of 15 Days in Jail

The deputy handling Champ heard a bark and a yelp. Wilbanks was tracked down a short time later. But as the deputy took a closer look at Champ, he realized he was bleeding heavily, and Champ had a 1.5-inch stab wound to the side of his neck.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2017

Video: Chinese Police Dog Performs Difficult Stunt on TV Show

Princess passed a bridge of swings 8 meters (26 feet) above the floor. Experts say this is very difficult and dangerous for dogs.

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