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Patrolby StaffFebruary 18, 2025

29 Police Recruits Died in Training in Last Decade, Associated Press Reports

AP’s investigation shows the deaths have grown at a time when departments are tapping an older and more diverse pool of applicants to address officer shortages. More than two-thirds of the deaths occurred since 2020.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 18, 2025

Chicago-Area Officer Killed in Crash Driving to Work

The suspect then struck the vehicle driven by Glenview Police Officer Robert Fryc, 43, who was on his way to work. Fryc was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 18, 2025

NYPD Tactical Officer Shot and Wounded During Standoff

Rather than return fire, police “tactically repositioned” into the hallway, at which point Rivera barricaded himself in the apartment, with an upright couch blocking the doorway, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 18, 2025

Nebraska State Trooper Fatally Struck by Snowplow

Trooper Kyle McAcy, 31, was responding with other troopers to a crash Monday on Interstate 80 between Ashland and Greenwood when the incident occurred, the patrol said.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Michigan Officer Seriously Injured in Pursuit Accident

The police officer giving chase was involved in a secondary uninvolved crash. He was extricated from the vehicle by Warren Fire which transported him to a nearby hospital where he is in serious but stable condition.

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Investigationsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

California Teen Sentenced to 4 Years for Swatting Calls

Alan W. Filion, 16 at the time most of the calls were placed, sought to trigger a large-scale law enforcement and emergency response to the locations, prosecutors said.

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Investigationsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Indiana Girl’s Planned Attack on High School Foiled by FBI, Local Officers

On Tuesday evening, local law enforcement received a tip from the FBI about a planned school shooting at Mooresville High School. A person of interest was later identified as Trinity Shockley, a news release from the department said.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Arizona Suspect Uses Blow Torch to Detonate Propane Tank at End of Pursuit

He was pursued to a residential area near where he reportedly rammed a Prescott PD patrol vehicle. Yavapai County deputies then used their vehicles to box in the car, preventing the suspect from driving away.

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Patrolby StaffFebruary 12, 2025

Seattle City Council Votes to Reauthorize Police Use of Less-Lethal Weapons During Riots

The new ordinance allows police to use non-lethal weapons such as blast balls and pepper spray but requires those methods to be approved by the chief of police.

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Point of Lawby StaffFebruary 12, 2025

Baltimore Sues Glock Over Design Features That Allow Full-Auto Conversions

The lawsuit follows similar cases brought against Glock in Chicago, Minnesota and New Jersey. They accuse the company of failing to protect the public by selling firearms that can be adapted to fully automatic with dime-sized switches.

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