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“Accidental” Death of San Antonio Officer Now Ruled a Suicide

Officials say the officer was under investigation by the Rockport, Texas, Police for invasive visual recording of a teen inside a bathroom at a Rockport motel.

New Jersey Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck by Vehicle Driven by Police Sergeant

A spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said the driver, an off-duty city police sergeant, remained at the scene. The prosecutor’s office said they were not releasing the police sergeant’s name since the investigation is active.

Maine Officer Killed in Crash Driving Home from Shift

Police said a box truck was stopped in traffic on the Maine side of the bridge when Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek's car crashed into the back of the truck.

Biddeford, Maine, Police Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek with Chief JoAnne Fisk. Wolterbeek was killed in a crash driving home from work Thursday.

Louisville Agrees to Reform Police Department Under Federal Consent Decree

Mayor Craig Greenberg's administration expects the agreement -- called a consent decree -- will be approved by a federal judge, starting a process city officials hope will be completed in less than five years.

Report on Trump Assassination Attempts Suggests Removing Secret Service from DHS

The bipartisan task force released the 180-page report on Tuesday, offering one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of the July assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally and a second attempt in Florida two months later.

Once Homeless Man Becomes Chicago Police Officer

After more than a year of being homeless, Lavelle Schaffer says a chance encounter at a shelter with an employee of Metropolitan Family Services turned things around.

LAPD Helicopter Crash Lands in Strong Winds, No Injuries Reported

The crash happened at around noon while the pilots conducted low-altitude maneuvers during a hydraulic exercise at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California.

Charlotte Police to Run Steady Blue Lights on Vehicles at All Times

“The goal of this change is to enhance visibility of our officers using one of the best assets that we have -- and that’s our police vehicles and our blue lights,” Lt. Kevin Pietrus said.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers have been ordered to run steady blue lights on their patrol vehicles.

Women in Law Enforcement: Sharing Their Stories

This special section of POLICE is dedicated to all the women who are serving in law enforcement right now.

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Pennsylvania Officers Threatened After Arrest of Suspect in Murder of Insurance CEO

Altoona Police Department Deputy Chief Derek Swope said that they are investigating threats made against the department and local people who were involved in the arrest.

San Antonio Officer Fatally Wounded by Accidental Discharge

Officer William Kasberg was preparing to enter a state-mandated ALERRT training inside a vacant school and was gathering his items when his weapon accidentally went off, striking him.

Ohio Officer Stabbed Serving Warrant at Local Arby’s, Suspect Killed

The sergeant greeted Jacobs when he came out from the back of the restaurant. “How’s it going, man? You know why I’m here, nah, you know you’ve got a warrant for arrest Tyler?”

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