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Florida Sheriff’s K-9 Killed in Pursuit Crash

Miami Dade Sheriff's K-9 Roxi was injured Thursday night after a chase with an alleged drug trafficker ended with several vehicles being struck, including the one she was in. Her death was announced Monday.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's K-9 Roxi was mortally injured in a pursuit crash Thursday involving an alleged drug dealer. The death of Roxi, a narcotics dog, was announced Monday.

Former California Officer Convicted on 8 Counts of Sexually Assaulting Women While on Duty

A federal court jury has convicted a former Sanger, California, police officer on eight counts of sexually assaulting women while on duty. Five of the counts each carry a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Man Threatens Michigan Cops with Chainsaw, Then Barricades Inside Home

Eaton Rapids Police officers confronted a man about suspected illegal burning, but he then cranked a chainsaw and threatened them. They de-escalated the situation, but the man fled into his home and barricaded himself inside.

FirstNet Deploys Communication Assets to Southern California Wildfire Areas

FirstNet, in collaboration with local AT&T teams and AT&T Network Disaster Recovery teams, has been on the ground offering communication expertise and deployable assets to help first responders fight the massive wildfires in Southern California.

FirstNet deployable communication assets are aiding in public safety efforts to contain, fight, and recover from the wildfires in Southern California.

Flock Safety and ForceMetrics Form Strategic Partnership

A new strategic partnership demonstrates Flock Safety’s and ForceMetrics’ commitment to offer an integrated solution in 2025 to bridge critical information gaps in real-time emergencies.

Gang Member Arrested in Immigration Raid was “Trying to Buy Grenades,” DHS Says

"He had just been a part of a gun weapons exchange and was trying to buy grenades," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said. "Why would anybody in this country need to buy a grenade and go out and perpetuate violence?"

ICE and DEA immigration raids in New York City.

Florida Deputy, School Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

A Miami-Dade School Board officer was working at Miami Northwestern Senior High when an on-duty Robbery Intervention Detail deputy crashed into the marked school unit.

Colorado Sheriff Wins $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Against County

In the lawsuit, the four said they were pressured to resign or be fired for supporting the former sheriff's opponent in the 2018 election.

Tacoma Police Chief Resigns, Plans to Leave Law Enforcement

"It was a surprise. Let me say that," Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards said. "The chief has decided to take his career in a different direction and that happens to be his decision."

Tacoma, Washington, Police Chief Avery Moore has submitted his resignation.

Criminal Justice Think Tank Reports Homicides Down 16% Last Year

The CCJ report shows that the downward trend appears to be continuing, with homicides in 2024 dropping by 16% compared with 2023. That drop equates to 631 fewer homicides in the 29 cities that provided data for the category.

Connecticut Officers Wounded Serving Warrant, Suspect Killed

Police did not immediately identify the 35-year-old man who was shot and killed, though New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson said police were “familiar” with the individual and he had been arrested previously.

Off-Duty Las Vegas Officer, Wife Fatally Shoot Man Attacking Woman

The department identified the officer involved as Cesar Ibarra, 48. During the shooting, Ibarra fired two rounds. Police did not say how many rounds his wife fired.

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