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Patrolby StaffMay 12, 2023

VA Officer Attacked in Patrol Vehicle, Suspect Fatally Shot

Chief Davis called the police officer who responded "a hero," adding that the responding officer was "fighting for his life."

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Patrolby StaffMay 12, 2023

AL Port Officer Dies After Cruiser Plunges into Mobile River

Port Police Officer Kimberly Sickafoose died while on patrol, the Alabama State Port Authority reported.

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Patrolby StaffMay 11, 2023

13-Year-Old Suspect on Probation Shoots FL Officer During Pursuit

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the 13-year-old was arrested back on Jan. 1. He said a deputy risked his life to take a stolen gun off of the 13-year-old. The boy was given probation.

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Patrolby StaffMay 11, 2023

2 Phoenix Officers Die from Medical Events in Two Days

Officer Mark Aker died from a medical event while on-duty on Wednesday May 10, police said.

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Commandby StaffMay 11, 2023

LA County Sheriff Wants 1,100 More Deputies

Luna wants to place two captains at the East Los Angeles Station and two captains at the Compton Station. Under his plan, one captain would focus on administrative duties and the other would practice community engagement.

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Patrolby StaffMay 11, 2023

Cows Lead NC Officers to Suspect Hiding in Their Pasture

"The cows communicated with the officers as best they could and finally just had the officers follow them to the suspect’s location,” the Boone Police reported.

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Patrolby StaffMay 11, 2023

TX Officer and Domestic Violence Suspect Killed in Gunfight

The suspect opened fire on law enforcement personnel, and law enforcement fired back. A Cameron officer and the suspect were mortally wounded.

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Patrolby StaffMay 10, 2023

FL Officer Arrested, Fired for Stealing Dead Man’s Credit Card Information

"The badge she wore has been tarnished and will never be worn again; in fact, it will be destroyed," Chief Doug Goerke said.

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Commandby StaffMay 10, 2023

Louisville Officer Shot at Bank Attack on Path to Recovery

Officer Nickolas Wilt, 26, was shot in the head as he and another officer headed up the steps to the bank's offices, where five people were fatally shot inside by a gunman. Since then, Wilt has had brain surgery and pneumonia.

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Patrolby StaffMay 10, 2023

FBI Data Shows 60 Officers Died from Criminal Attacks Last Year

The average age of the officers who were feloniously killed was 39 years old. The officers had served in law enforcement for an average of seven years at the time of the attacks.

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