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Texas Constable and Daughter Killed in Crash Involving “Impaired” Suspect

The deputy constable's vehicle was struck from behind by a Mazda driven by a 23-year-old man. He stayed at the scene. Houston Police say he was impaired.

Harris County (Texas) Precinct 5 Deputy Constable and her seven-year-old daughter were killed early Friday in a crash. She was working an off-duty assignment at the time.

Florida Sheriff Releases Names of 2 Deputies Killed in Accident

The fallen deputies have been identified as Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph “Butch” Waller.

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DOJ Report Says Trenton Police Violated Federal Civil Rights Laws

The DOJ spent a year conducting what's known as a pattern or practice investigation, which looks into whether the Trenton Police Department has a pattern of conduct that violates federal law.

Pittsburgh City Leaders Voice Concerns About Police Staffing

Cara Cruz, a public safety spokesperson, said there are 719 sworn officers currently, plus 64 recruits currently working to become full-fledged officers.

2 Florida Motor Deputies Killed, Third Critically Injured in “Horrific Accident”

All three injured deputies were airlifted to a local hospital. Two were pronounced dead on arrival. The third is in the ICU following surgery and is reportedly in critical but stable condition.

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California K-9 and Suspect Wounded in Shootout

"There's evidence at the scene, to support that the suspect produced a shotgun and actually fired upon our K9 Obie," Madera County Sheriff Jared Pogue said.

Madera County (California) Sheriff's Office K-9 Obie was shot Wednesday. He is expected to fully recover.

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Down Trooper’s Home Over Ticket

Court documents and testimony say that in 2023, the suspect was pulled over in Middletown by the trooper and issued traffic tickets. “Early the next morning, a fire was started at the home of the Trooper’s father in Warwick,” the district attorney said.

5 California Sheriff’s Captains Ask the Sheriff to Resign

The captains join a growing chorus of sworn officers and officials across all levels of government to call for the sheriff to step down amid allegations she and her top brass abused their power and engaged in other wrongdoing.

California Highway Patrol Exceeds Recruiting Goal

The CHP’s multi-year recruitment campaign, initiated in June 2022, has garnered significant interest, with over 21,000 applications submitted in the first ten months of 2024 alone.

Screen shot from recruiting section of California Highway Patrol website.

Ohio Officer Praised for Pulling Man from Burning Truck

Sanitation Commissioner, NYPD Veteran to Lead New York’s Finest

Jessica Tisch is a 12-year veteran of the NYPD and the current commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation. She was previously the NYPD's technology czar.

Driver Watching Movie on Phone Crashed into 3 Sheriff’s Vehicles in Florida

According to a crash report, the deputies' cars were in the southbound lanes with the emergency lights activated, and flares placed on the roadway to redirect traffic.

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