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California Officials Propose Legislation to Punish Looting in Fire Zones

The bill would make looting a felony instead of a misdemeanor and increase possible prison sentences to four years instead of one, and comes as law enforcement agencies report elaborate attempts to take advantage of victims.

Chicago PD Deploys 10,000 Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones

Samsung first partnered with the Chicago Police Department to launch a technology proof of concept in 2018. Under the expanded relationship, Samsung now provides equipment and software for the entire police fleet.

Chicago officer using Samsung DeX for his in-vehicle computer system.

Officers Evacuated California Nursing Home During Wildfire

Officers on duty the night of January 7 said saving people at the senior center was a herculean task, but thanks to coordination and manpower, everyone there survived.

Pasadena Police officers helped evacuate an Altadena nursing home during the Eaton Fire.

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation Issues Statement in Support of the POLICE Act

To every member of Congress, please hear our heartfelt voice on behalf of our fallen heroes. There isn't an acceptable Nay vote, and there isn't an acceptable Abstain vote.

FBI Selects Streamlight’s ProTac HL-X as Tactical Flashlight

The ProTac HL-X flashlight, built for durability and a sure grip, is available as a complete rechargeable system that can use either a proprietary Streamlight SL-B26 protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery or two CR123A disposable batteries.

Mayor Taps Acting Chief to Head Pittsburgh Police

To fully assume the role, Acting Christopher Chief Ragland will have to be confirmed by city council, where he will likely be interviewed under oath. He was named acting chief in October, when former Chief Larry Scirroto left.

Florida Deputy Wounded, Homicide Suspect Killed by SWAT Team

Shortly before 4 a.m. the suspect reportedly shot and wounded a Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy. The deputy’s body armor was hit as was the deputy’s foot

Nevada Agency Identifies Officer Killed in Tuesday Gunfight

Officer Jason Roscow located the suspect armed with a handgun and commanded him to show his hands. They said the suspect ignored the officer and an exchange of gunfire ensued.

Officer Jason Roscow of the North Las Vegas Police Department was killed in an exchange of fire with a suspect Tuesday. The suspect was also killed.

Denver Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

According to the department's X post, the crash involved a motorist and the Denver motorcycle officer in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood.

California Deputies to No Longer Respond to Non-Criminal Mental Health Calls

The court found that the use of force by the officers was deemed unreasonable given that the call was a non-criminal mental health request. The court questioned whether any force was appropriate because a crime had not been committed.

LAPD Officers Injured at Protests, Union Slams Department Over Lack of Arrests

While no arrests were made on Monday, LAPD Chief of Police Jim McDonnell said no stand-down order was given.

Virginia Officer Stabbed by Teen, Outcome was a “Matter of Inches”

Body camera footage from both officers shows the teenager running toward a patrol car which had the engine running and the front door unlocked. When an officer began to confront the teenager, the boy sprinted toward the officer with a knife in-hand.

Teen suspect wields knife moments before Fairfax County, Virginia, Police officer was stabbed. The suspect was arrested. The officer is recovering.

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