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Off-Duty Texas Deputy Killed in Crash Involving Wrong Way Driver

Deputy Meredith Portillo had two passenger in her vehicle when it was struck by the wrong way driver, the sheriff’s office said.

Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy Meredith Portillo was killed Sunday in an off-duty crash.

LAPD Officers Allowed to Carry Guns at Paris Olympics

Three teams of reserves will remain in France at varying times during the Games, working 8- to 12-hour shifts, five days a week.

Indiana Lieutenant Passes Out After Fentanyl Exposure

Lieutenant Tony Wilson reportedly found a dollar bill that was covered in what he thought was fentanyl while searching the vehicle.

Alabama Officer Shot at While Leaving for Work, Suspect Dead

Moody police Chief Reece Smith said officers were called to the residence, where they found the Homewood PD cruiser had been struck with gunfire. The officer was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

NLEOMF Honors Agencies for Innovative Programs in Officer Safety and Wellness

NLEOMF launched Destination Zero in 2014 with a goal to identify agencies conducting unique and innovative programs aimed at reducing risk factors for line-of-duty deaths, and to share the design and outcomes of these programs with the national law enforc

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Kentucky Agencies Can Get Money from State to Buy Body Armor, Other Gear

Kentucky's General Assembly launched the Body Armor Grant program earlier this year. The attorney general's office said the grants will support police and first responders in not only purchasing body armor but other gear.

New York City to Install Weapon Detection Systems in Subway Stations

The city is using Evolv Technology's weapons detection system, the same technology in place at Citi Field, where the New York Mets play.

Seattle Officer Fired for Comments About Woman Fatally Struck by Patrol Vehicle

Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr fired Officer Daniel Auderer on Wednesday for the comments he made in the hours after the January 2023 death of Jaahnavi Kandula.

Preventing Heat Injury in Police K9s

In the relentless heat of summer and even early fall in some parts of the country, officers face the important task of protecting their K-9 partners while working in sweltering temperatures. Recognizing changes in a dog’s behavior is the key.

The key to keeping police dogs safe from heat stress is the handler's ability to spot a change in behavior.

Florida Sheriff Now Seizing Vehicles of People who Flee Deputies

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, there have been six vehicle seizures under a policy launched over a month ago that aims to reduce dangerous high-speed police chases.

A suspect fleeing a traffic stop by Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies in May crashed into this ambulance, officials say. Four people were injured.

Fired Illinois Deputy Charged with First-Degree Murder Over On-Duty Shooting

Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.

New York Councilwoman Accused of Biting Police Chief During Protest

Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, 38, is charged with second and third-degree assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration.

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