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North Carolina Sheriff Slams County Manager, Says “Red Tape” Hindering Hurricane Relief

Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White wrote on social media Tuesday about Franklin County Manager Kim Denton, saying she has “displayed a grotesque lack of leadership.”

Supreme Court Reviewing Police Use of Deadly Force Case

In an order Friday, the court said it will consider the standard for analyzing whether an officer’s conduct was a reasonable use of force under the Fourth Amendment when their safety is threatened.

Alabama SRO Dies After Collapsing at School

Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Johns, 62, was assigned to Brookwood High School. He collapsed at the school Tuesday and was rushed with a police escort to the hospital.

Deputy Tim Johns of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office dies Tuesday after collapsing on duty at a local high school.

Missing Colorado K-9 Found Dead by Handler After Three Days

K-9 Watson, a narcotics detection Labrador retriever, ran away on Oct. 1 and was found dead just off a roadway three days later by his handler.

Fremont County Sheriff's K-9 Watson ran away from his handler on Oct. 1 and was found dead three days later.

National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger Drowns on Duty in Minnesota Lake

“Ranger Grossheim responded Sunday morning to a distress call from park visitors near Birch Cove Island. After taking a family of three aboard his National Park Service boat, the vessel overturned amid high winds and rough waters," NPS said.

National Park Service Ranger Kevin Grossheim died Sunday while trying to rescue a family in distress on a Minnesota lake. His boat capsized in rough waters. The family was rescued but Grossheim drowned.

Ferguson Officer Injured During August Protest Remains Unconscious, Family Encouraged by Progress

The man accused of shoving Brown, was indicted by a grand jury on Sept. 4 with first-degree assault in connection to a day of protesting to mark the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death.

Ferguson (Missouri) Police Officer Travis Brown suffered a brain injury when he was attacked during an August protest. He is medically unconscious but doctors are now weaning him off sedation.

Thousands of Texans Complain to FCC Over Early Morning Alarms on Their Phones After Shooting of Small Town Chief

The FCC says it’s received about 4,500 consumer complaints about the Texas Blue Alert as of Monday morning.

NYPD Sergeants’ Union Says Many Lower Ranking Officers Make More Money

“They feel as if they’ve been abandoned,” said SBA President Vincent Vallelong of the 1,243 sergeants currently making less than about 18,000 police officers.

Chinese Hackers Compromise Law Enforcement Wiretap Network

A group of hackers gained access to U.S. wiretap systems and likely have had access for several months or longer. The systems, mandated under a 30-year-old federal law, were part of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

California Officer Stabbed, Suspect Killed Outside Station

The suspect produced a large knife and "unexpectedly and without warning" attacked the officer. "The officer retreated, backed away, drew his sidearm and went around the corner of the building.

Ossipee Mountain Electronics Offers Pryme Radio Accessories to New England Public Safety Customers

“Aftermarket and OEM accessories aren’t always the best fit for critical communications. That’s why our go-to resource is Pryme. We know their two-way radio accessories are backed by consistent quality and service,” said Stephanie Porusta of OME.

Aimpoint Releases New Red Dot Sight for Rifles and Carbines

The ACRO C-2 is a low-profile, lightweight red dot optic providing rapid target acquisition and accuracy with a 2.5 MOA dot.

Aimpoint Acro C 2 Red Dot Reflex Sight Bandt Mount 49668

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