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Suspect Dies in PIT Maneuver Crash During Georgia Pursuit

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the chase started in Columbia County after deputies performed a welfare check on a man asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a Krystal restaurant parking lot.

Jacksonville Sheriff Releases Video of Shooting Where Suspect in Body Armor was Killed by Wounded Officer

In the video, the officer can be seen firing back at the suspect and moving to a position of cover. The suspect can be seen grabbing a rifle and attempting to get out of his car.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says Brandon White was wearing this body armor March 12 when he was killed in a gunfight with an officer.

Connecticut Bar Serves Special Beer to Honor Fallen Yale University Officer

“End of Watch IPA” is on tap in honor of Yale Police Officer Gregory Swiantek, who died on March 12 after a massive heart attack believed to have been brought on by multiple high-stress calls he was responding to that day.

Yale University Police Officer Gregory Swiantek died on duty March 12 after a massive heart attack

Texas Officers Navigate Smoke-Filled Home to Find Children

Two police officers heard a fire call dispatched and raced to the scene, then searched for and evacuated two children from a smokey home in Little Elm, Texas. The department released a video of their actions.

Little Elm Police Department screenshot from video

BWC Video Shows Fatal OIS of Man Wielding Machete

Two Moore Police Department officers issued more than 20 verbal commands for a man to drop his weapon as he walked toward them with a machete. A recently released video shows the incident, which ended with the fatal shooting of the armed man.

Body-worn video shows a man armed with a machete approaching police officers, who ultimately fired on the man.

Iowa City Settles Police K-9 Bite Case for $49k

The City of Cedar Rapids settled a lawsuit related to a K-9 that bit a 13-year-old boy in 2020. However, the city attorney said that it is not an admission of fault. The settlement is $49,001.

The City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, settled a K-9 bite lawsuit for $49,001.

Northern California SWAT Officer Killed During Warrant Operation

Officer Osmar Rodarte’s team served a warrant on a house in Olivehurst and made entry around 7:50 a.m. Inside, they exchanged fire with a suspect and Rodarte was mortally wounded.

Marysville, California, Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was shot and killed Wednesday during a warrant operation.

Federal Authorities Say Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia

"This is what can happen when you put good cops in good places to take on bad guys. And America should be watching this. And we are proud to be here standing with these brave warriors," FBI Director Kash Patel said.

Glock Switches Banned in Alabama

Local and federal officials say they hope the new legislation will result in a more efficient apprehension of people in possession of Glock switches.

Video: Indiana Officer Under Fire During Pursuit Shoots Back Through Own Windshield

The suspect eventually stopped his vehicle, and the gunfight continued. Another Lawrence officer and Indianapolis officers also joined the fight.

A Lawrence, Indiana, Police officer fires a rifle through his own windshield during a vehicle pursuit where the suspect opened fire on him.

California Agency Wants to Use State Grant for DFR and Real-Time Crime Center

A grant of $265,000 from the state’s Citizen Option for Public Safety program would cover a 13-month trial of drone as first responder as well as the real-time crime center.

NYPD Building Quieter Training Range

The police department says the largely enclosed new facility will reduce the noise from the shooting range, also used by bomb squad trainees and Correction officers, which has been active since 1960.

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