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Man Drew Weapon on Florida Deputy Before Fatal Shooting

Deputies approached the car and the driver was willing to show his hands but drew a handgun when Deputy Jared Mincemeyer asked him to get out of the car.

Suspect holding handgun moments before he was fatally shot by a Hillsborough County, Florida, sheriff's deputy.

Proposed Cuts of Chicago Police Resources Could Violate Consent Decree

State Attorney General Kwame Raoul separately warned the mayor that adopting cuts proposed in his new budget would place Chicago "at significant risk of being held in contempt of court for failing to comply with the consent decree."

Kidnapping Victim Rescued After Suspect Runs into Police Vehicle

The suspect’s car lost control and hit the back of a Woods Cross police car on the Legacy Highway overpass. The car was parked as officers were working to deploy a spike strip.

Video: Suspect Throws Hatchet at Massachusetts Troopers’ Vehicle

A newly sworn trooper from the latest training troop and his veteran training partner were working in their vehicle when a man approached them. State police said they observed the man was carrying a hatchet, knives and a machete.

Massachusetts State Police say this suspect threw a hatchet at the passenger side windshield of a patrol vehicle. The blur on the right of this photo is reportedly the hatchet.

Chicago Mayor Told Not to Attend Slain Officer’s Funeral

"The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors funeral services," the mayor's statement read.

The funeral of Officer Enrique Martinez of the Chicago Police Department. Officer Martinez was killed during a traffic stop Nov. 4.

New LAPD Chief Says Crime Statistics Skewed by Unreported Incidents

Chief Jim McDonnell voiced concern about the perception of disorder — and the reality that crimes are going unreported because some believe nothing will be done to investigate.

Officer Dies from Medical Event While Driving to Testify in Murder Trial

An off-duty Gretna police officer spotted the vehicle and stopped to check on the driver. The officer called for emergency services and New Orleans police after realizing that the sergeant was in distress.

Sgt. Peter Foltz of the Kenner (Louisiana) Police Department died Wednesday after suffering a medical crisis. He was driving to court to testify in a murder trial at the time.

Phoenix Officers Save Driver from Car Submerged in Pool

In the video released by Phoenix PD, the officer uses a metal rod to break through the sunroof and pulls the motorist out of the car.

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Georgia K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Fatally Shot by Handler

To end the pursuit, a Coweta County deputy performed a PIT maneuver, forcing the vehicle to stop. The deputy then deployed K-9 Titan to assist in apprehending the suspect.

Coweta County (Georgia) Sheriff's K-9 Titan was shot and killed Wednesday night.

Activists Call for Firing of Chicago Officers Allegedly on Oath Keepers List

Chicago police have declined to take disciplinary action against those officers. Now there are calls for Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish a civilian task force.

Colorado Officer Shoots Mountain Lion on School Campus

Officers coordinated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife but wildlife officers had a long travel time to the scene. Greeley officers tried to contain the mountain lion, and the department issued warning telling people not to enter the area.

House Passes Bill that Could Restore Full Social Security Benefits to Officers

H.R. 82 aims to eliminate two Social Security provisions in the U.S., the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

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