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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2019

UK Welcomes Law that Increases Penalty for Subjects that Attack K-9s

Handlers and K-9s in the United Kingdom are welcoming a new law that went into effect earlier this week that significantly increases the maximum penalty for offenders who attack a service dog.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

NYPD's ESU Tactical Unit Dispatched to Remove Political Art Depicting Babies in Cages

“It was a waste of time and resources,” fumed one high-ranking source, explaining that police had to use an abundance of caution to make sure the cages weren’t rigged with explosives. “ESU had to go to every one of them to make sure they weren’t dangerous."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Massachusetts K-9, Handler Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Hingham (MA) Police Department and his K-9 partner were injured in a vehicle collision over the weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2019

Gunman Killed After Bizarre Standoff at Burning California Home

A California gunman held police at bay for six hours Thursday, set fire to several homes, and launched fireworks at surrounding SWAT team members before he charged outside with a shotgun and was shot dead, authorities said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2019

Barricaded Gunman Dies at Michigan Elderly Home

A barricaded gunman who opened fire on police was shot and killed early Wednesday at an apartment complex housing elderly individuals. It is currently unclear whether the man was shot by police or died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 5, 2019

Tennessee Agency Welcomes New K-9 to the Ranks

Officers with the Jonesborough (TN) Police Department welcomed their newest K-9 to the ranks on Tuesday at a ceremony held in front of the agency's headquarters building.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 4, 2019

Colorado Police Mourn K-9's Death from Illness

Officers with the Aurora (CO) Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K-9 Officers after a serious medical issue claimed the dog's life on Saturday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2019

San Francisco Businesses Laud Department's Increased Foot Patrols

Business owners in San Francisco are reportedly pleased with the SFPD's increase in foot patrol activity in various neighborhoods.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2019

Florida Dive Team Cleans Trash from River While Training

Divers with the Putnam County (FL) Sheriff's Office were conducting training on a local river when they discovered a significant amount of debris on the riverbed where the exercise was being conducted.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2019

6 Arrested in Mexico-L.A. Drug Ring After Seizure of 1,500 Pounds of Drugs

The six arrests, which were made as part of "Operation Colombian Cargo," are part of a broader federal indictment that includes a total of 25 defendants.

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