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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.

Off-Duty Atlanta Officer Fatally Shot While Apparently Breaking into Home

According to deputies, after off-duty Investigator Aubree Horton entered the home, the homeowner opened fire, fatally shooting him. Investigators are treating the incident as an act of self-defense.

Atlanta Police Investigator Aubree Horton was shot and killed Friday. The off-duty officer was reportedly breaking into a home in his neighborhood. Officials believe he may have been under the influence of narcotics.

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.

Illinois Man Killed After Opening Fire on Officers at End of Pursuit

Dashcam video from the scene shows the suspect, identified by authorities as Nicholas Novak, exited the vehicle with a shotgun, opened fire at a deputy from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and a Plano officer.

Screen shot from video jointly released by the Plano Police Department and Kendall County Sheriff's Office shows the suspect pointing shotgun at a deputy.

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.

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Texas Officers Search for Man Suspected of Shooting Police Chief

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Texas Rangers, are looking for 33-year-old Seth Altman.

Seth Altman is the subject of a Texas manhunt. He is wanted for attempted murder of a small town police chief.

3 Former Memphis Officers Convicted of Civil Rights Violations in Tyre Nichols Case

At the trial, which began Sept. 9, defense lawyers argued that it was a high-risk traffic stop and officers acted within MPD policy after Nichols ran a red light and failed to stop when pursued by police.

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff to Lead LAPD

“These are essential leadership traits we will need to continue to transform the department while addressing the near and far challenges we will face in the coming years,” Mayor Karen Bass said.

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