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NewsFebruary 6, 2024

Bank Robbery Suspect Killed by Florida SWAT Sniper During Hostage Incident

Sheriff Carmine Marceno said the suspect was holding a female hostage in a “headlock” and threatening her with a knife when the sniper took the shot.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2024

Massachusetts K-9 Tracks Missing Girl 2 Miles, Leads to Rescue

Concerns for the missing girl’s safety were high because of the frigid weather. Auburn Police officers and troopers from the Massachusetts State Police converged on the area.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2024

Philadelphia Officer Wounded in Hand by Ricochet Off Armor

A shot was fired after a 10-person police team breached the first door of the home and started to enter the second door, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2024

Illinois K-9 Shot and Killed During Domestic Response

After seeing his K-9 partner Nyx suffering from gunshot wounds, Officer Vargas reportedly spotted the suspect across the street.

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Newsby Police StaffJanuary 25, 2024

K-9 to Safeguard School and Student Well-Being

K-9 officer detects firearms and explosives in Franklin School District, while delivering emotional support to students.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtJanuary 25, 2024

Protection for Police Dogs

Brady's K9 Fund aims to provide every working dog in America with a lightweight ballistic vest.

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Newsby Police StaffJanuary 25, 2024

CA: Legislature to Vote on Restricting Police K-9 Use

If passed, AB 742 would prohibit using K-9 units for arrest, apprehension, and crowd control.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtJanuary 24, 2024

Police Launches K-9 Newsletter

Discover vital information for K-9 teams in a new monthly newsletter

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NewsJanuary 23, 2024

SHOT Show 2024: Safariland Announces Lightweight Shields That Offfer Protection from Rifle Threats

The Assault Lightweight shields feature a triangular viewport that allows for increased vertical visibility for the operator. This design ensures optimal situational awareness.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2024

Washington Man Gets 64 Years for Killing Gang Rival and Police K-9

The next day when Tacoma Police Department officers were looking for Dyrell Swinson, he fired at three officers and a K-9 named Ronja.

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