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Video: Man Rescues Officer From Fiery Crash

Reserve officer Paul Dial was on patrol late Wednesday night when his squad car was hit by an SUV. He was trapped inside when the squad burst into flames.

Border Patrol Finds $650,000 of Drugs in Truck Tires

Yesterday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a suspected narcotics smuggler and seized more than 57 pounds of black tar heroin and 11 pounds of methamphetamine. The narcotics were concealed in all four tires of a truck.

Photo: Department of Homeland Security

Crash Kills Off-Duty Chicago Officer

Chicago Police Officer David Harris, 42, was headed home after finishing a late shift on a special team tasked with patrolling violent areas when a white van, speeding away from police in Calumet Park, slammed into his black Lexus and pushed it against a light pole.

Photo: Facebook

Arbiter Allows Pittsburgh Police to Reside Outside City Limits

For the first time in more than a century, Pittsburgh police officers will not have to live in the city where they work, according to a draft arbitration award announced Thursday.

Ariz. Officers Receive NLEOMF Officer of the Month Award

For preventing a shooting victim from bleeding out, Officers Ratko Aleksis and Stephen Neff of the Tempe (Ariz.) Police Department have been named as the recipients of the NLEOMF Officer of the Month Award for March 2014.

Video: N.C. Man Kills Forest Service Officer, K-9 During Manhunt

A Burke County, N.C., man killed a U.S. Forest Service officer and the officer’s K-9 partner Wednesday during a rampage that began with the murders of the man’s father and step-mother. The suspect was killed by officers.

2 Killed After DWI Suspect Flees Officers, Plows into Austin Festival Crowd

Two were killed and 23 injured Wednesday night after a DWI suspect reportedly fled police and plowed into a crowd of people in downtown Austin, Texas, waiting outside of a club for a South by Southwest festival concert. The driver has been charged with two counts of capital murder.

Video: Colo. Trooper Seriously Injured During Wild Carjacker Chase

A Colorado State Trooper was seriously injured Wednesday morning during a wild pursuit through the Denver metro area that started after a red SUV with a child inside was stolen.

Colo. Chiefs Ask for Cut of Marijuana Money

Police departments across the state say a significant portion of the revenue should come back to those right on the front lines, dealing with criminal behavior related to pot.

Indianapolis Officers Issued Trauma Kits

On Tuesday, public safety officials including Director of Public Safety Troy Riggs, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and the Fraternal Order of Police will announce that enough money was raised so each of the 1,500 IMPD officers can have their own trauma kit.

FBI Hunts Domestic Terror Suspect in Hawaii

FBI agents are hunting for Daniel Andreas San Diego on the state’s Big Island after receiving “credible intelligence” that he might be there, the FBI office in San Francisco announced Wednesday.

Daniel Andreas San Diego (Photo: FBI)

City of Austin Apologizes for Police Problem Tweet

The city of Austin has apologized for a tweet advising visitors attending South By Southwest to contact the police monitor's office if they have a problem with officers after it angered law enforcement officials and drew criticism online.

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