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29 Police Recruits Died in Training in Last Decade, Associated Press Reports

AP’s investigation shows the deaths have grown at a time when departments are tapping an older and more diverse pool of applicants to address officer shortages. More than two-thirds of the deaths occurred since 2020.

Chicago-Area Officer Killed in Crash Driving to Work

The suspect then struck the vehicle driven by Glenview Police Officer Robert Fryc, 43, who was on his way to work. Fryc was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

NYPD Tactical Officer Shot and Wounded During Standoff

Rather than return fire, police “tactically repositioned” into the hallway, at which point Rivera barricaded himself in the apartment, with an upright couch blocking the doorway, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

Michigan Officer Seriously Injured in Pursuit Accident

The police officer giving chase was involved in a secondary uninvolved crash. He was extricated from the vehicle by Warren Fire which transported him to a nearby hospital where he is in serious but stable condition.

California Teen Sentenced to 4 Years for Swatting Calls

Alan W. Filion, 16 at the time most of the calls were placed, sought to trigger a large-scale law enforcement and emergency response to the locations, prosecutors said.

Indiana Girl’s Planned Attack on High School Foiled by FBI, Local Officers

On Tuesday evening, local law enforcement received a tip from the FBI about a planned school shooting at Mooresville High School. A person of interest was later identified as Trinity Shockley, a news release from the department said.

Seattle City Council Votes to Reauthorize Police Use of Less-Lethal Weapons During Riots

The new ordinance allows police to use non-lethal weapons such as blast balls and pepper spray but requires those methods to be approved by the chief of police.

Baltimore Sues Glock Over Design Features That Allow Full-Auto Conversions

The lawsuit follows similar cases brought against Glock in Chicago, Minnesota and New Jersey. They accuse the company of failing to protect the public by selling firearms that can be adapted to fully automatic with dime-sized switches.

Milwaukee Officer Seriously Wounded, Suspect Killed in Street Shooting

Officers arrived, encountered the man and told him to drop the gun. The chief said the suspect refused, and shot at officers, seriously wounding one of them.

Philadelphia Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor

Police say the suspect opened fire and an officer was hit in the hand and in his jacket, striking his body armor. Officers reportedly did not return fire.

National FOP Declares Support for Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director

"He has committed to building on the level of trust and collegiality the FBI enjoys with the law enforcement community, and we will all benefit from the enhanced impact the FBI can have on public safety..." FOP National President Patrick Yoes wrote.

Guest Editorial: Shame on President Biden for Going Easy on Cop Killers

As he left the White House, the 46th president of the United States granted clemency and sentence commutations to men who killed law enforcement professionals.

Craig W. Floyd is the Founding CEO of Citizens Behind the Badge, a national nonprofit organization supporting law enforcement.

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